Will Burrard-Lucas / Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) mother and calf submerged in water, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. January.

NaturePL Showreels / This showreel spotlights animal parents as they watch over and care for their young. Delightful footage provides a glimpse into the family lives of foxes, vultures, loons and big cats.

Tony Wu / Banggai cardinal fish (Pterapogon kauderni) mouth brooding, with juveniles in mouth. Celebes sea, Pacific ocean, Indonesia.

Jussi Murtosaari / European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) with Insect prey in beak, chicks begging in bird box. Pargas, Aboland, Finland. May.

Jussi Murtosaari / European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) feeding Insect to chick in bird box. Pargas, Aboland, Finland. May.