Guanaco female and newborn baby in grassland, La Pampa Province, Argentina
© Gabriel Rojo/Minden Pictures
Mother's Day - Grazing and raising
Mothers, the perennial source of love and comfort, may not wear capes, but they are the true heroes in our lives. Mother's Day gives us a moment to embrace the warmth they generously offer. In today's image, we see a guanaco mother and baby, relatives of the llama, roaming the vast grasslands of La Pampa, Argentina. Just like a human mom, a guanaco female is fiercely protective of her child, also known as 'chulengo.'
Did you know that the modern Mother's Day originated in the US in the early 20th century? It came about thanks to the efforts of Anna Jarvis, daughter of Ann Jarvis, a social activist. Jarvis was the one who organised the first Mother's Day service of worship and celebration. On this day, people express gratitude towards their mothers by giving gifts and cards, baking cakes and posting on social media. Well, how about writing a letter to your mother?