This Donkey Mom Is Determined to Show Off Her Baby to Everyone

Isn't every mom a little obsessed with her little one? They are the best part of you, and one donkey mom just wants to show her baby off to the world. Video of the mom giving her baby a gentle nudge forward is so adorable. She was so proud of her tiny bub.

Shared by Mary Dansak, this footage is really something special. I know that moms like to show off their babies, but this takes things to a whole new level.

@marydansak

It's World donkey appreciation day! In honor of donkeys everywhere, I am posting this incredibly cute baby donkey video again. She remains the love of my life a year and a half later. Enjoy! #cutedonkey#babydonkey#babydonkeycuteness#donkeylife

original sound - Mary Dansak

What an adorable moment to witness. Those first few months with a new baby are so special. It's when a mom and her newborn can really bond with each other. That's what definitely happened here. Mama Donkey and her baby are totally a team, and now mom wants to show her prized baby off.

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"Mama says, ‘check out my new donkey!'" the video's text overlay reads. The clip shows the mom giving her baby a gentle nudge. So cute!

Commenters were so incredibly smitten. They loved seeing a mom boasting about her baby.

"Ohmigoodness!!! So cute! Never never actually seen a baby donkey before and I didn't think donkeys could get any cuter!" wrote one person.

"Momma donkey is like ‘go on get over there so everyone can see you,'" someone else teased.

"Momma is like ‘show your face, my baby dear,'" another commenter added.

"Reminds me of that scene where Bambi's mom was introducing him to Faline," chimed in another commenter.

Are Donkeys Affectionate?

It's well known that donkeys are social animals, but when it comes to their loved ones how do they express their love?

Despite being known as stoic creatures, donkeys are affectionate animals. But how affectionate they are depends on the donkey. Each donkey has its own personality and will shine their light on others in their own way. They can even show affection to mules or horses.

A donkey shows their temperament through their body language. So if you want to know if your donkey is feeling affectionate take a look at their body! It will let you know everything you need to know.

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This story was originally published May 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM.