Many animals in nature have such strong maternal instincts that they’ll act as a mother to young ones, even if they’re not their biological children. Orphaned babies in need of a mother have been successfully paired with surrogate mothers, in a beautiful and mutually beneficial relationship.
That was the case recently, after one childless owl was given two orphaned chicks to raise as her own, and she was thrilled to get to be a mother.
Robert Fuller is a wildlife artist and photographer based in Thixendale, North Yorkshire, UK, who helps rehabilitate wildlife. Over the past two years, he’s seen Luna, a tawny owl, struggle to become a mother.
Despite her best efforts, none of her offspring has survived.
“Not only did her eggs fail to hatch this year, but she also lost her clutch last year,” Robert wrote.
The chicks were found on the ground in a local farm after falling to the floor. “Due to their young age, these owl chicks could perish of cold in a short space of time as at this age they should be constantly brooded by their parent,” Robert wrote.
The plan worked remarkably well: a heartwarming video shows the moment Luna finds the owl chicks in her nest, and she seems overjoyed to finally have children to mother.
In an update, Robert said that Luna was “doing a great job” raising the chicks, and has been “so tender” with them. He says it won’t be long until the chicks are too old to brood, but for now they’re in the safe care of their loving mom.
“These owlets have now been living in their new nest for a week and are thriving under Luna’s tender care. It is wonderful to watch her brood the youngsters,” he wrote.
It is always heartbreaking to see an animal kept in a cage, let alone a majestic lion. But sadly, there are still so many circuses around the world, where these magnificent wild cats are forced to live that way. 
A loyal dog in Turkey was obviously greatly saddened by the death of its owner, who often disappeared from the house, but no one knew where he had fled, until one day, writes zenoonee.
