Highland Cow Who Waited 3 Years for a Baby Showers Her New Calf With Endless Affection
If you're new around here, you may not yet know how much we all love cows. This surprisingly intelligent and social animal frequently goes viral on TikTok. Ruby, a beautiful Highland Cow, lit up our feeds this week. She just had a calf and absolutely loves her baby (who is, obviously, adorable).
I grew up around Highland Cattle and can attest to their affectionate nature. In this clip, we get to see Mama Ruby nuzzling with her mini-me. The on-screen text tells us her story: "Ruby went 3 years without having a baby to raise... She is showing Reese how much she loves being her mama." We love these two and their names!
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Commenters adored the pair, with many chiming in to express their congratulations and praise. "So happy you became a mommy. Hope you both have a wonderful life together," @robertdambra put it nicely. @Carla added, "Ruby, I'm so happy that you're finally able to love one of your babies." She's loving Reese extra.
@Mindy2626 remarked on the baby cow's natural abilities, "Animals amaze me. They come out able to walk, and it takes humans a year. That's amazing." It's definitely a stark contrast between humans and ungulates!
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Highland Cows Are Known for Being Devoted Mothers
Highland Cows are a special breed. As the name indicates, they hail from the Scottish Highlands, which means they're extremely hardy. These guys can survive harsh winters, navigate rough terrain, and graze easily on their own. They have lived alongside humans for 1,500 years and may have been taken indoors in winter. Because of that history, Highland beasties are extremely social with humans.
They're also known for motherly devotion. Despite their hefty size, the babies are born on the small side, which means moms generally have an easy time calving. Additionally, the females can continue to have babies for well over a decade. These features likely evolved because of the naturally harsh conditions where the breed lived for more than 1,000 years.
Luckily for Reese, the calf, she has a strong, attentive mother to look after her.
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This story was originally published June 9, 2026 at 4:20 PM.