Most people would consider themselves pretty lucky when looking back at all the things their parents have done for them.

But nature always finds a way to raise the bar that little bit higher.

From going months without sleep to keeping their offspring safe in their stomachs,

and even selfless mamas sacrificing themselves to feed greedy offspring.

You're listening. You're offspring. You're listening.

You're listening.

You're listening.

Be amazed.

Insect parents aren't exactly famous for caring for their offspring.

Most simply lay their eggs and abandon them.

But the mothers of Japanese red bug babies couldn't be more different.

Unfortunately for these mamas, their young are extremely picky eaters, only consuming fruit from one rare

type of tree called the Shopfia Jasmine Adora. Not only that, but it must also be perfectly right,

or else they won't eat it.

That means these marvelous moms will go out searching endlessly for the ideal piece of fruit,

called a droop. Even after finding the elusive droop, which weighs more than her, she must drag it all

the way back to the nest. However, other Japanese red bug mothers are also on the prow for this favorite food, and

they'll jump on the chance to steal any other parents find.

But while these mothers exhaust themselves, their offspring grow increasingly impatient.

If they're left for too long, the young leave the nest in search of a foster mom, who they hope will provide them with an improved supply of fruit.

So as one mother discovers that her own children have abandoned her,

another will soon have the task of working even harder to feed double the number of mouths.

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