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Mama Rat Saves Baby Rat From Jaw Of Snake

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — It doesn't matter what species you are, a parent's job is to protect. And it almost never fails.

A mama rat's instincts kicks in when her baby is about to be swallowed by a snake.

So the rodent relentlessly goes after the reptile unit it lets go of her baby from its jaw.

Facebook user Rojas Montecino Evy posted this amazing act of motherly love.

Hoy mientras estava de regreso a casa se nos presento este sorprendente ACTO DE AMOR de una madre hacia su pequeñito , fue un momento de angustia y tanta emoción , LES DEJO LO QUE ALCANSE A GRABAR ♥♥♥♥ ♥ Oggi mentre stavo rientrando a casa, ho assistitoa questo sorprendente ATTO DI AMORE di una mamma nei confronti del suo figlio, è stato momento di angoscia e tanta emozione, VI LASCIO QUELLO CHE SONO RIUSCITA A FILMARE ♥♥♥♥♥

Posted by Evelyn Montecinos on Sunday, June 26, 2016
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