Animals With Strong Family Bonds

26 Dec,2023

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Prairie dogs live in coteries, or small family groups within a much larger colony. The family group typically consists of a male, multiple females, and their offspring.

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Prairie Dogs

Elephants are known for their intelligence, long memories, and deep family bonds. Each herd consists of between eight and 100 elephants led by the oldest.

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Elephants

While some animals leave the nest as soon as they are able, in the world of orcas, staying close to mom is the norm.

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Orcas

African wild dogs live in packs of between two and 40 individuals led by one monogamous breeding pair. Both males and females take care of the young.

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African Wild Dogs

Chimpanzees live in large communities that can range in size from 15 to 120 members.

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Chimpanzees

Like elephants, dwarf mongooses live in family groups headed by the top female, or matriline. Her monogamous mate is the second in charge, keeping an eye out for danger.

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Dwarf Mongooses

Gray wolves are extremely social animals that live in small packs. Each pack includes a male and female pair and all of their young.

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Gray Wolves

Emperor penguins have a strong male influence.

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Emperor Penguins