23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Maternal instincts
After nourishing her kittens, the mother gently grooms them — a quiet reflection of pure maternal instinct.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Nur, Iran |
| Copyright: | © Sepideh Haghpanah |