For a few weeks after the young hatch. As they grow and disperse, her responsibility ends.
Sponges don't stay with a mother.
Yes, female alligators do not abandon their young. They protect and care for their hatchlings for the first few years of their lives. The mother alligator will stay close by to defend them against predators and teach them survival skills.
they carry their young in their mouths
A young alligator is called a hatchling. They are typically 6-8 inches long and are vulnerable to predators in their early stages of life. Hatchlings are usually kept under the care of their mother until they are able to fend for themselves.
dolphins need to stay with there mothers for about years.
8 months
Alligators protect their young by building nests out of vegetation near the water's edge, where the eggs are laid. The mother alligator will aggressively defend the nest against any potential threats, using her size and strength to deter predators. After hatching, the mother will also protect her young by staying nearby to provide guidance and protection.
a (young mountain) lion
When an alligator hibernates, it will find a cool damp cave to stay in, not underwater.
Depends on the kind of monkey and where it is from.
3-6 years
4-5 years