Cats have a reputation for being cold and evil, but they’re definitely sweet and protective when it comes to their kittens. These momma cats posing with their kittens prove that every mom can be proud of her children!

Mother cats are tender and caring, but there are cases in which they can reject their kittens. This can happen when their kittens have birth defects, when their litter is too large, or for certain stress-related reasons. It’s important to socialize kittens after 2 weeks, but be sure they spend most of their time with mom – she’s got important lessons to teach them!

Nature is infinitely inventive, but on some occasions it seems to love some of its designs so much that it decides to reproduce them almost completely in the next generation. This is no less true of animals than it is of humans — and in the case of cats, the results can be very cute indeed. Here are some of the best examples we’ve come across.

Just look at them!

15 cats and their charming miniature versions

Proud parents

15 cats and their charming miniature versions

Curious mother and child

15 cats and their charming miniature versions

Like a nesting doll

15 cats and their charming miniature versions

Learn to get what you want, like mommy!

15 cats and their charming miniature versions

Father and son

15 cats and their charming miniature versions

He hasn’t quite perfected his mother’s glare yet…

15 cats and their charming miniature versions

Delayed reaction

15 cats and their charming miniature versions

Sshhh! No one must know we’re here!

15 cats and their charming miniature versions

Mirror image

15 cats and their charming miniature versions

Baby cat yoga

15 cats and their charming miniature versions

Their first selfie together!

15 cats and their charming miniature versions

Everyone’s comfortable

15 cats and their charming miniature versions

Identical spots

15 cats and their charming miniature versions

Time for snuggles!

15 cats and their charming miniature versions

Source: boredpanda