Happy Mother’s Day/Te Rā o Māmā. Shout out to all of the mother’s out there (hi Janine), who have birthed us, raised us, fed us, and loved us – even as teenagers. Being a mother is a full-time job and can sometimes be thankless. So, take the opportunity today to thank your mother for all her mahi! Other mother’s known to go the extra mile (literally) for their kids, are pakake mother’s; who squirrel their pups away kilometres inland or wherever necessary to protect them from enthusiastic bulls and humans.
Photo: A cow and her pup in Dunedin NZ by Sian Mair. Please note I took this photo from 10 meters away and zoomed in on my camera. 20 meters is preferable.