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For Mother's Day, check out these mom and baby animals at the Dallas Zoo

A mother's love is a beautiful thing to see on Mother's Day, not just among humans. Take a look at doting mothers who deserve a special Mother's Day shout-out for giving birth to their young throughout the animal kingdom at the Dallas Zoo.

Dozens of animals have been born at the zoo this year alone. Here are photos of some animal moms and their babies at the zoo from the last few years.

Chispa and baby Corajosa, anteaters

CORAJOSA, OR CORA FOR SHORT, was born to Chispa the lesser anteater Feb. 25 -- the zoo's...
CORAJOSA, OR CORA FOR SHORT, was born to Chispa the lesser anteater Feb. 25 -- the zoo's first tamandua baby. Tamandua births are rare in human care, and only three babies survived last year in zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the zoo said.
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Mlilo and baby Ajabu, elephants

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Saffron and baby Obi, mandrills

Baby Mandrill Obi and his mother Saffron at the Dallas Zoo on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in...
Baby Mandrill Obi and his mother Saffron at the Dallas Zoo on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in Dallas, Texas.(Ashley Landis / Staff Photographer)
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Ramona and baby Mshindi, chimpanzees

LaBounee and baby, colobus monkeys

A baby colobus monkey, the seventh baby of LaBounee and Kirby.
A baby colobus monkey, the seventh baby of LaBounee and Kirby.(Dallas Zoo)
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Cape thick-knees

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Flamingos

This mother flamingo (right) feeds one of her two babies. Thursday, August 4, 2011
This mother flamingo (right) feeds one of her two babies. Thursday, August 4, 2011(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)