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Animals (especially wild animals) don't have the vanity or the discipline to pose for organized family photos, but wildlife photographers will still do their best to capture photos that look like they could be corny family holiday post-cards. This list features some of the best animal family photos we've ever seen.

There are plenty of species throughout the animal kingdom that find life-long soulmates like we do (or try to), and quite a few of these happen to be birds – swans, barn owls, albatrosses and bald eagles are just a few of the many bird species that mate for life.

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#1

Family Portrait

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DelPociuk
Community Member
11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nothing like a mother's love..

Kathy Young
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful mom, with magnificent trio of snowballs!!

irishmckee
Community Member
11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love bears and this just makes me love them more!

Audrone Karafoulidou
Community Member
11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if I HAD 4 OF THEM I WOULD HAVE a job for government (at Greece of course) ...

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    #2

    Family Portrait

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    JamesKenley
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you sure it is one of us, it is so small!

    ArvinKlass
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait...arent they a lesbian couple of lions?

    EstiBaruch
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it a modern family 2 mothers??

    LaraNall
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think this lion baby has two mommies... or am i wrong?

    Rachel Zuckerman
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Probably mom and auntie, sisters usually raise their babies together in a pride.

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    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Admiring the future. King 👑

    Aicha Neveu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you think, hé is lost my dear...?

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    #3

    Family Portrait

    Jan Pelcman Report

    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is how babies get knowledge from parents!😊

    MichelleBrehaut
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Giraffes are my most favourite animals. I love them. This photo is just solo adorable. X

    Karin Morris
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Giraffes are the most gorgeous creatures and kind of alien looking. The babies are adorable of course

    #4

    Family Portrait

    Anneliese & Claus Possberg Report

    VirginiaSu
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    all i can think of is happy feet :3

    MaryKayHardcastle
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After watching March of the Penguins, it's a wonder any are born.

    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Parents admiring their treasured offspring!😊

    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what happens when we mess around, not bad!

    Audrone Karafoulidou
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We shall grow up our baby whith all love we have .......

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    #5

    Family Portrait

    Tony Costa Report

    JamesKenley
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are single minded and know what they are going to do. One meal a day!

    DoraFujinami
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh the MANY captions that could be placed on this picture.......

    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is whst playing leapfrog with that HANDSOME man got me, and he's no where around, Never again will he sweet talk me!

    Audrone Karafoulidou
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my babies - Monday -Tuesday -Wendsday-Thursday -Friday - and me Saturday -theirs father is SUNDAY -allways outside of job

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    #6

    Family Portrait

    George Veltchev Report

    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hold us Mom, that was 😨 scary!

    Zobe Q
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The picture of motherhood. Lovely.

    LindaTomolonis
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meerkats are amazingly protective of their young. Their intelligence and courage is stunning!!!!

    Audrone Karafoulidou
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nobody ...never will touch our mother .....we will protect her allways.....

    CindyHelland
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG!!!! I love these guys, so cute

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    #7

    Family Portrait

    Wolfgang von Vietinghoff Report

    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We missed you so much! 😊 don't ever leave us again!

    Zobe Q
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not in front of the kid!

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    #8

    Family Portrait

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    IreneWells
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so adorable..mum watching her baby play.

    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mom look at what I can do! 😊Half in half out!

    lpatterson
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my absolute favorite!

    IanMcGrath-Santowski
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love this one! It truly shows how cats really are!

    Elaine Hambly
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    reminds me of my friends cat and kitten

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    #9

    Family Portrait

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    MoniqueCummings
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is the best. So beautiful.

    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will shelter you from the storm!😊

    Risma Sitanggang
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is the species name of this bird? Lovely..

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    #10

    Family Portrait

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    KarinMorris
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is very cute but it would be a miracle if that one bear had all those cubs. I think the absolute MOST they have is 3

    BeccaBrewer
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/2010/08/heres-yellowstone-bear-story-grizzly-sow-has-quads6430

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    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pay attention little ones, Do what your bigger brother is doing! 😊 It's really fun once you get the hang of it!

    Zobe Q
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is insanely cute.

    k@nhsg
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually bears can have up to 5 cubs at any one time They are adorable! :-)

    PeťulaSchönacková
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the one on the tree is adopted. You know... different eyes :-)

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    #11

    Family Portrait

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    AnujaAbraham
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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least we know which one is the father...

    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We are just one big happy ☺😀 family! Hon, he has your 😃!

    Aicha Neveu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dont cry, you are with your parents...

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    #12

    Family Portrait

    Daniel Cadieux Report

    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just a wee look is all you get right now! 😊 More later!

    Aicha Neveu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are mine...say the mother....

    MaureenGreenstein
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    brilliant, evocative, stunning moment caught

    kiwidoc71
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So wide-eyed at the big wide world!

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    #13

    Family Portrait

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    EllenWarming
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most adorable picture... it remind me of our dogs years ago... so cute..

    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We are the happiest family with our trio of handsome 🐕🐕🐕 pups!

    ElaineHambly
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    stunning picture they look so proud

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    #15

    Family Portrait

    Brendon Jennings Report

    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, young lady , we know who you are, but which one of us is your Mom?

    Melodie Abadia
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That baby giraffe totally has a smug look on his face like 'that's right, I'm here'...

    Linda Tomolonis
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD!!!

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    #16

    Family Portrait

    Roeselien Raimond Report

    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is how it all starts! Before you know it we will have kits!

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    #17

    Family Portrait

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    JamesKenley
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always think we are kin while watching them.

    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is how it all started, son, I bring your Mom flowers 💐 then you were born! 😊 It's magic!

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    #18

    Family Portrait

    Marina Cano Report

    DoraFujinami
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The family that wallows together, stays together

    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mama and Papa waterhorses with their little calf!

    #19

    Family Portrait

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    JamesKenley
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have enjoyed squirrel watching for years. They are very interesting critters.

    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am just showing you one, there are a couple others! 😊 youwill see them in a few weeks, just look out for them, please when mowing the yards, Thanks!

    Rosa Florina
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Moms r moms... They are angles

    Irene Wells
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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so cute..protective mamma

    SoniaLégaré
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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Avez vous déjà vu ca un bébé écureuil?

    AnnieTruong
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I missed Stanley. My pet squirrel. Rip

    Blanca Acevedo
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I started watching them and had a Baby Orphaned but didn't live,I really enjoy seeing them through my window!How she hlds her baby is just a

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    #20

    Family Portrait

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    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We are adorable and very intelligent!😊 please be patient with our antics! 😊 We will entertain!

    Skye Mai
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Raccoons are an amazing animal! So cute and intelligent!

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    #21

    Family Portrait

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    KristiVoss
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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey..my family portrait! Bunch of asses.

    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We are very cunning and cute! 😊 we are not asses, we are donkeys! Jesus rode one of our honored relatives on Palm 🌴 Sunday!

    Don Campbell
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As you were saying.......Judy Campbell

    tenshi0tsubasa
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interesting... I thought donkey's couldn't mate? Just saying.

    SharonAgnew
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Donkeys can. Mules (hybrid horse/donkey) are sterile.

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    #22

    Family Portrait

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    Kathy Young
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just love 💘 looking at what I have in my loving arms!

    Halcyon days
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh my god! They look so adorable.

    GailTaylor
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely Beautiful... !!!!

    #23

    Family Portrait

    Michael Nichols Report

    DoraFujinami
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess mom's using their tongues to wash the kid's face is universal...as is the kid's response

    kiwidoc71
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NOW you look beautiful for the photographer, darling!

    tenshi0tsubasa
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like the cub is saying, "Oh come on Mom!" Like from the Lion King! Remember....

    Jeanne Deaux
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the tongue which is the size of his little head.

    #24

    Family Portrait

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    silvin
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t think…I just feel they are wonderful little creatures!

    Erik Van Zanen
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow so much you can say, like how the pose like 'us' Speechless on this one :)

    Carissa Chua
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    EE so cute!! especially the one huggging its sibling X)

    Jeanne Deaux
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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look at those eyes! Irresistible.

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    #25

    Family Portrait

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    #26

    Family Portrait

    Marco Mattiussi Report

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    #29

    Family Portrait

    Rosaarvensis Report

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    #30

    Family Portrait

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    FiiWillmore
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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such a beautiful and gentle species - we could learn a lot from these

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    #34

    Family Portrait

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    Family Portrait

    Tomas Fjetland Report

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    #38

    Family Portrait

    Eric Monvoisin Report

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    Family Portrait

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    Family Portrait

    Brad Wilson Report

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    #41

    Family Portrait

    Romain Mattei Report

    Erik Van Zanen
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These creatures are amazing! I'm fond of greyscale colorthemes and orange tints :D what are they called? Ty in advance

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    #43

    Family Portrait

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    AllieJarolimek
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one on the left looks like it has buck teeth because of the white tuft on hs chin

    Jeanne Deaux
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look how fierce they are. They are very beautiful animals.

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    #45

    Family Portrait

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    #47

    Family Portrait

    John & Fish Report

    RhodaMccaul
    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I told your father we needed a bigger nest

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    #49

    Family Portrait

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    #50

    Hugging Teddy

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    #51

    Otter Family Photo

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    #54

    Cat Love

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    #55

    Snub Nosed Monkeys..

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    Community Member
    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This picture was the winner of the Endangered species category award Photo by : Katherine Feng

    #56

    Adopted Little Sister...

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    Rhoda Mccaul
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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't care what anyone says....your my sister and I love you

    #57

    Kitties

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    #59

    Old Brothers

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    3 Curious Calves

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    #61

    Siblings

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    ElizabethLove
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    11 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You look different from this angle.

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    #62

    Idyll

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    #63

    Three Wise Monkeys

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    #64

    Father And Daughter

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    #65

    Shiba Brothers

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    #66

    Sisters Make The Best Friends!

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    #67

    Boy Band Style Brothers Pose!

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    #68

    Deer Deers

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    7 Playing Together

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    #71

    Aja Always Opposite

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    #73

    Love Knows No Breeds

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    #74

    Brothers And Sisters

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    #76

    Mummy & Baby

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    Puppy Dog Tails!

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    #79

    Polish Mountain Dogs

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    #80

    Djoko's Family

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    #81

    So Damn Cold Nite :)

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    #82

    Kitties In Slippers

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    #83

    Photo Bomb!!!

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