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Nurturing Moments: New Forest Pony Mother Feeding Her Foals

This tender moment captures a New Forest pony mother as she lovingly feeds her foals amidst the natural beauty of Hampshire's New Forest, UK. The gentle bond between the mother and her babies is displayed in the peaceful woodland setting, where the lush greenery adds a sense of calm and harmony to the scene. The foals, nuzzling their mother, showcase the nurturing instincts of these iconic wild ponies, a symbol of life in the New Forest.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2024
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: United Kingdom
Camera: ILCE-7RM4
Copyright: © Irina Petrova Adamatzky