PHOTOS: A season of new life in the wild

SEOUL, June 12 (AJP) - For the natural world, spring ushers in a period of profound renewal, marking the birth of countless fragile lives.

From hidden dens to sun-dappled nests, this season witnesses the arrival of a new generation. We've gathered a collection of images showcasing these freshly arrived animal offspring.

A mother duck leads her ducklings along a small stream in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, on June 9. Yonhap

야생동물 — A mother duck leads her ducklings along a small stream in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, on June 9. Yonhap

Young swallows gape towards a parent returning with food to their nest, tucked under the eaves of a vendor stall at the Soraepogu Fish Market in Namdong-gu, Incheon, on June 5. Yonhap

A mother mandarin duck and her ducklings swim in a pond at Sanglim Park in Hamyang-gun, South Gyeongsang Province. Courtesy of Hamyang-gun Office

Newborn fox kits at Seoul Grand Park/ Courtesy of Seoul Grand Park

Cho Bo-hee jobo@ajupress.com

PHOTOS: A season of new life in the wild

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