This mother squirrel is about to give birth. The intense contractions make her whole body tremble.

This mother squirrel is about to give birth. The intense contractions make her whole body tremble. Inside the small tree hole, the air feels as if it has been sucked dry. Her breathing becomes faster and faster. Her claws frantically scratch at the wood, trying to find a position that might ease the pain. But no matter how she turns and twists, the tearing pain does not lessen. As the contractions grow stronger, the mother squirrel grits her teeth and pushes with all her might. The first baby is born safely. She instinctively uses her tongue to gently lick and tear open the membrane, making sure it can breathe. This tiny life, only the size of a coin, is so fragile. Every move she makes is careful, afraid of hurting its delicate skin. At this moment, her heart is filled with the joy of becoming a mother for the first time.