A Definitive Ranking Of The Cutest Baby Animals

It's almost impossible to figure out who the cutest is.

37. Raccoons

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Cute factor: They may be little troublemakers, but that bandit mask is pretty cute.

36. Llamas

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Cute factor: Okay, all that fuzz makes llamas pretty darn adorable. Plus, look at those snugglin' skills.

35. Goats

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Cute factor: Goats aren't super cuddly...but those adorable ears make up for it.

34. Opossums

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Cute factor: Maybe you can't snuggle up in bed with one of these little dudes, but those pink noses are still pretty damn cute.

33. Skunks

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Cute factor: These guys might get a little stinky from time to time, but that can be excused because...just look at that face!

32. Miniature Horses

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Cute factor: Baby horses are adorable, so when you make them miniature...well then their level of cute automatically doubles.

31. Lions

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Cute factor: Can't cuddle these wild critters but that doesn't take away from their undeniable cuteness!

30. Ducklings

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Cute factor: These quackers are the real champions of fuzziness. Plus, THOSE FEET.

29. Deer

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Cute factor: Fawns are cute to begin with, but when they get those lil white spots...oh man, then they just take adorable to the next level.

28. Gorillas

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Cute factor: Just look at how snuggly and peaceful this cutie is. TOO SWEET.

27. Beavers

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Cute factor: Baby beavers are the definitely one of the cutest woodland critters out there. Those tails are totally SQUEE-WORTHY.

26. Chipmunks

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Cute factor: Adult chipmunks are already extremely adorable, which means their babies can only be INFINITELY cuter.

25. Turtles

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Cute factor: Smallness is directly related to cuteness, and that means this tortoise is REALLY freakin' cute.

24. Chinchillas

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Cute factor: Chinchillas are tiny AND fluffy--which means they pretty much have it all.

23. Chicks

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Cute factor: There's really nothing more huggable than these chirping little balls of fluff. SO CUTE.

22. Sloths

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Cute factor: Sloths are one of the most lovable creatures on the planet...so clearly the world will NEVER be able to handle the cuteness of their babies.

21. Wombats

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Cute factor: JUST LOOK AT THE SMIZE ON THIS LITTLE DUDE.

20. Sheep

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Cute factor: So cuddly. So fuzzy. SO CUTE.

19. Bunnies

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Cute factor: Must kiss the button nose. Must. Kiss. It.

18. Red Pandas

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Cute factor: That fluffy tail doubles their level of cuddliness--plus, THE POINTY EARS. SO CUTE.

17. Kangaroos

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Cute factor: Who can deny a teeny joey peering out of a teeny pouch?! NO ONE.

16. Cows

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Cute factor: Baby cows are the SWEETEST little cuties around. BONUS: ADORABLE MOO.

15. Squirrels

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Cute factor: These clever cuties have THE MOST kissable toes in the entire world. SQUEEEEE.

14. Hedgehogs

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Cute factor: It's a known fact, hedgehogs have the BEST smiles ever. It's impossible to look at them without feeling all fuzzy inside.

13. Harp seals

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Cute factor: Harp seals are the puppies of the sea, which also means they are the reigning champions of ALL THINGS fuzzy and adorable.

12. Platypus

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Cute factor: PLATYPUS. FEET. ARE. EVERYTHING.

11. Penguins

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Cute factor: Tiny woddling nuggets of adorable fuzz. IT WILL NEVER GET CUTER THAN THIS.

10. Koalas

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Cute factor: But can we all just have one chance to give a baby koala a piggy back ride? PLEASE. WE NEED IT.

9. Fennec Fox

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Cute factor: These whiskers have reached a level of cute that could take over the ENTIRE world. BONUS: DOBBY EARS.

8. Giraffe

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Cute factor: This face. Is the sweetest face. That will ever exist. NEVER LOOKING AWAY.

7. Elephant

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Cute factor: Miniature trunk. Miniature smile. HAVING HEART PALPATIONS INDUCED BY BABY ELEPHANT CUTENESS.

6. Piglets

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Cute factor: It is a FACT that a piglet snort is the most gloriously adorable sound that will ever tickle your eardrum. E V E R.

5. Polar bears

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Cute factor: BUT CAN'T WE ALL GET KISSES FROM THESE FUZZBALLS OF PERFECTION?!

4. Pandas

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Cute factor: The paws. The teeny ear fluffs. The eye mask. CUTE OVERDOSE. CANNOT HANDLE IT.

3. Kittens

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Cute factor: Kittens are the heroes of cuddles and kings of cute so basically EVERYBODY in the universe needs one in their lives. BONUS: ADORABLE MINI MEOWS.

2. Puppies

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Cute factor: It's absolutely impossible to not be filled with joy and fuzzy warmth when you see a puppy. They're loving, they're loyal, and most of all...THEY'RE FREAKIN' ADORABLE.

1. Otters

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Cute factor: Otters are in their own league ENTIRELY when it comes to cuteness. They have the cutest, fuzzy little faces IN THE WORLD. BONUS: They have the most adorable animal trait. Otters hold hands while they sleep so they don't float away from each other. SQUEE.

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