Predators by reputation are fierce, fearless killing machines, and never more so than when there's a baby to protect. Nothing is more ferocious than a predator mum. When babies' lives are at stake – these Mums will do anything to keep their children safe.

No matter where you live, whether you're predator or prey, large or small eking out a living in the natural world is hard work. But never is it harder than when you're a mum with babies to protect.