1. Piglet
Have you ever pondered why pigs are so beloved by people? These cute animals have their own hashtag on Instagram. Pigs are recognized as the fifth most intelligent animal in the world and have the intelligence of a young child. Pigs are actually smarter and easier to train than any type of dog.
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2. Little Lamb
According to studies, sheep can recall the faces of up to 50 other sheep for two years and can recognize them. Even human faces can be recognized by them! Other investigations have revealed that sheep can recall their way through challenging mazes. One thing is for sure, theyāve navigated their way into our hearts.Ā
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3. Silly Squirrel
There have been reports of squirrels ādeceptively caching.ā A squirrel does this to create a hole that is then vigorously covered over, but the nut is not left within. This appears to be done to deter possible food thieves. The one in this picture is keeping an eye out for potential nut robbers.Ā
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4. Ollie the CavieĀ
Despite being referred to as sows and boars respectively, guinea pigs are rodents. They are commonly known as ācaviesā because of their scientific name, āCavia porcellus.ā Porcellus is the Latin word for āsmall pig.ā This moniker may have originated from the pig-like squeaking sounds that they make. As long as Ollieās pet parent keeps dressing him up in these cute hats, we donāt care what family he belongs to!Ā
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5. Baby Bunny
Every year, rabbits can have up to three litters, each of which can include up to nine ākittensā (babies). In the wild, they are born defenseless in a small opening covered in grass and their motherās fur. To prevent attracting the attention of predators, mother rabbits only spend a brief amount of time with their young each day. The infants continue to live as a family and develop quickly.
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6. Spikey Friends
The UKās gardens are home to fascinating creatures called hedgehogs. On their back, hedgehogs have between 5000 and 7000 spines. These have the ability to be raised and lowered in response to danger. About a year passes between the replacement of each quill/spine.
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7. Boop the Snoot
The fact that a musk ox is a very huge animal comes as no surprise. They are built bulkily, with a noticeable shoulder hump. When these animals are little, they practically resemble young ponies and look sweet enough to cuddle.Ā
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8. Donald and Daisy Duck
Ducks have evolved to close one eye to put half of their brain to sleep while leaving the other eye open and the other half of their brain awake and attentive. This allows them to get some rest while still maintaining a lookout for potential danger. We like to just think theyāre winking at us instead.Ā
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9. No Lies Detected
If you thought a puppy was cute, just wait until you see this meme. With its little white paws and big wondrous eyes, we canāt help but assume this doggo is staring right back at a cutie! One thing is for sure, dogs are never wrong.Ā
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10. An Unexpected Guest
We bet you didnāt expect to see a snail on the list of adorable animals. Snails can live up to 15 years in captivity, despite having a median lifespan of 2 to 5 years. They typically withdraw into their shell when they sense danger in order to defend themselves. There are roughly 500 native land snail species in North America.
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