It’s always fun when a baby is born and you can start to compare their appearance with their mother and father. Especially as they start getting a little older, you can often notice that babies might have the same nose as their dad, for example, or the same smile as their mama.
Well, the same is true in the animal world! From puppies and kittens to baby elephants and more, tiny animals are always adorable and often bear various physical traits, inherited straight from their parents.
Here are some adorable photos of kittens and their moms and dads, showing how these fluffy little apples definitely didn’t fall far from the feline family tree.
1) Sleepy Time
This adorable father and son duo are taking a much-needed nap after a very busy day of sitting and eating. They both look so cute with those chubby little faces and silky smooth coats.
2) And Pose!
It looks like the little kitten decided to pose just in time for this super photo, stretching out all of her little legs in every direction while her protective mama watches on from behind.
3) Copy + Paste
This little kitten looks like a complete copy of her mother. The eyes, ears, and sweet little nose are all identical.
4) Not A Photoshop
Even though it looks like this image might have been staged or Photoshopped somehow, it’s totally authentic! This little cat family all decided to pose in a line like that, like Russian nesting dolls that have been stacked side by side.
5) Cuties
They look a little bit different, but this papa cat and his boy still look so cute together, sitting outside and enjoying the fresh air.
6) Twinsies
This kitten is learning as much as she can from her mama, including the best nap spots in the yard! They both look pretty comfortable, nestled on those ladder rungs.
7) So Much Fluff
Look how soft and silky those little fluffballs look! We just want to reach right into the photo and take one. It’s so cute how their mama and papa are watching on as they drink their milk too.
8) Bundle Of Fur
This mama cat and her son just seem to blend together to form one super fluffy cloud! They must be so soft to touch.
9) “Are You Tired? I’m Tired”
It’s always adorable when babies imitate their parents, and these super cute photos show a sweet little kitten copying her mama after watching her yawn.
10) Cuddles!
Moms and dads always want to snuggle their babies as often as they can, and it seems that this furry feline mama feels the same way, snuggling her little one nice and tight.
11) “I Can’t Control Him”
Looks like this mama cat, in spite of her best efforts, has already lost control of her adorable kitten! He’s climbing around all over the window blinds instead of behaving sensibly, like his mama.
12) A Little Variation
These two cats looks so comfortable and cozy, nestled side by side. The baby has inherited its mama’s white patch but ended up with blue eyes instead of those golden ones!
13) Pancakes
These flat-faced cats are stacked together like a little pair of pancakes. They’re absolutely adorable, and the mama seems to be very protective of her baby.
14) Spot The Difference
This spotty cat has given birth to an even spottier child! The little one looks absolutely adorable with those little black patches all over his body, almost like a little baby cow.
15) All Grown Up
This one is pretty amazing! You see that sweet little kitten in the photo on the left? Well, the photo on the right shows him all grown-up, behaving just like his papa and showing his own little one how to reach to the top of the counter.
16) “What Did You Just Say?”
It looks like this mama cat has been shocked by her daughter’s bad language and is covering up her mouth to prevent her from saying anything else! The timing of this photo was just right.
17) We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Bed
Looks like this mama cat is begging her human to buy some new beds so she can finally sleep peacefully without the whole family trying to steal her spot!
18) Big Family
Gosh! That mama cat must have been through quite a lot, giving birth to so many kittens, but it was all worth it in the end. Just look at this beautiful blue-eyed family. They’re all so precious.
19) Like Mama, Like Daughter
This photo is so lovely, showing how the little kitty has inherited a very similar calico pattern to her mother. There are a few differences here and there, but both of them look absolutely beautiful.
20) So Noble
This papa cat is posing proudly, and his little one is trying to do the same just behind him. Have you spotted the third cat hiding in the background?
21) A Peaceful Sleep
Both this papa cat and the little kitten are sleeping soundly. They look so cute all snuggled up together like that. What a beautiful photo.
22) One Of Each
Wow, this is a rare sight! This mama cat was born with heterochromia, a rare condition in which the eyes have totally different colors. It looks like she passed those eyes right down to her kitten too.
23) Family Love
We can just feel the love between this mama cat and her child as they snuggle up close together. They look so peaceful and relaxed.
24) Kisses
It’s so special when a mama or papa gets their first loving kiss from their little one! What a wonderful moment to capture on camera.
25) A Matching Pose
Interestingly, this cat isn’t actually the mother of that kitten, but it seems like she’s taken on an adopted mama role and they clearly share a very special bond.
26) “This Is Our Bed”
Looks like this mama and daughter cat have stolen their owner’s bed for themselves! They’ve certainly made themselves at home.
27) Snuggle Session
This mama cat is having a little snuggle moment with her baby. With all that cozy fur and those soft, cuddly blankets underneath, they’ll probably sleep for hours.
28) So Similar
Say hi to little Starshine and her mom, Lilith. As well as having awesome names, these cats have an uncanny physical resemblance. Their faces are basically identical.
29) Laundry Day
This cat and her kitten have made a little nest for themselves in the laundry basket. What’s the deal with cats and baskets? They just love them!
30) Perfect Timing
This is one of those photos that was taken at just the right moment, from just the right angle. The way the kitten and mama cats’ coats seem to blend together, it almost looks like the little one is growing right out of mama’s belly.
31) Cat Or Fox?
This mama cat is so golden and fluffy, with such a big bushy tail, she almost looks more like a fox than a feline! Her little one is absolutely adorable too.
32) So Much Love
A woman decided to foster some cats and walked into the living room one day to spot two of them snuggled up like this. How cute!
33) Mama And Her Boy
There’s a special bond between a mother and her son, even in the animal kingdom! We can see the loving connection shared by this mama and her little one in the way they snuggle up so closely.
34) Garfield And Son
This big fluffy, orange almost looks like the classic Garfield cartoon, and he’s got the cutest little boy by his side.
35) Matching Tuxedos
This mama cat and her little one seem to be wearing matching tuxedos. Both of them have an adorable white patch on their noses too. So sweet!
36) “Mine!”
The way this mama cat is curled around her little one, it’s like she wants to let the world know that she’s her baby and nothing can ever tear them apart.
37) So Hungry!
Those little ones sure look hungry, all cuddling up close together as they drink some of mama’s milk. The little one on the end, meanwhile, is taking a well-earned rest.
38) They Grow Up So Fast
It’s amazing to see how much that little kitten has grown up in the time between these two photos! He’s as big as his daddy now.
39) So Many Babies
This Siamese cat family just got a whole lot bigger with all those fluffy new additions. They all look so happy.
40) Wild!
This photo shows a beautiful Scottish Wildcat and her kitten. There are estimated to be between 1,000 and 4,000 of these wildcats living in Scotland today.
41) Adorable
That sleeping kitten, with all four of her legs stretched out, is giving a whole new meaning to the word “adorable”.
42) Mirror Image
This black and white kitten has inherited an almost identical coat pattern to its mama. It even has the same pink nose and mystical green eyes.
43) “This Is My Spot”
This little kitten seems to have claimed her spot, right on the edge of her mama’s bed. It’s just the right size for her now, but she’s going to need more space as she starts getting bigger!
44) Pink Nose
Looks like perfect pink noses must run in this family! What a precious little kitten, all snuggled up beside his mama.
45) Utterly Beautiful
Green and gray just seem to go so well together! Want proof? Just look at these gorgeous cats.
46) Keeping An Eye Out
This papa cat is keeping a close eye on his little one, checking to ensure he stays nice and safe, even while exploring the wide open world of the backyard!
47) Good Luck
Some people believe that black cats bring bad luck, which has sadly led to black cats often being overlooked and ignored. But any black cat owner knows that these cute kitties are just as lovely as the others!
48) Welcome To The Family
This kitten has just entered its new home and immediately been greeted by the resident cat. He looks a little scared, but we’re sure they’re about to become best buds!
49) Grumpy Mama
This mommy cat looks a little angry about having her photo taken, but her sweet kitten simply seems wide-eyed and curious about the world!
50) Wide Eyes
This little kitty clearly inherited her mama’s wide-eyed gaze. Who could say no to those beautiful eyes?
These beautiful kittens look so much like their parents, it would be pretty hard to tell them apart when they’re fully grown! Which one was your favorite? Be sure to share the list around with all the cat lovers in your life!