Look, we all know that the natural world is an amazing place (Planet Earth, anyone?) — but did you know it can also be absolutely adorable? Consider these photos of cute baby animals my proof.
And if you need an even bigger dose of heartwarming animal pics, we'd be delighted to point you in the direction of some cute puppies, cute kittens, or cute animals of any size. Whatever you choose, we can guarantee it'll make you smile!
1. Penguinnnn *crying emoji*
2. I do want a pig now.
3. This fluffy lil' man.
4. Begging for pets.
5. "Is this thing on?"
6. Hey, we're snoozin' here!
7. Fight that pumpkin!
8. Red panda cub + milk mustache = too cute to handle.
9. This lil bundle of fluff.
10. Those EYES.
11. Is it nap time yet?
12. Look at that face!
13. This cheetah girl.
14. Where is he going?
15. Look at these huggable, hugging sea otters.
16. Wombats are actually cute?
17. This little guy.
18. Smile, baby!
19. A snoot.
20. Wiggle that head!!
21. He's angry but still cute...
22. OK, this kangaroo looks less like he'd punch me.
23. Another cutie kangaroo.
24. The tiny claws!
25. Helping momma with work!
26. Photogenic to the extreme.
27. Three?!
28. Bork!
29. Birds are cute too!
30. Snow pup!
31. Goooood morning!
32. Momma and baby!
33. Awwwwww...
35. Let him rest!! He's so tired!
36. Discovering the world...
37. Baby AND kitten??
38. The smollest...
39. Please let me cuddle one of these...
40. He fits! He sits!
41. Why did the baby elephant cross the road?
42. Goats in CLOTHES!
43. IDK what this is, but it's CUTE.
44. Precious.
45. Stomp, baby!
46. Aww, they're friends!
47. So. Many. Lions!
48. More lions!!
49. I can't!
50. Jump, lil' guy!!
51. That tiny beak!
52. They're big babies, but they're still cute lil' babies...
53. Thirsty boi...
54. The literal tiniest!
55. I love him.
56. He's so sweet.
57. I would give anything to hug this cutie!
This post contains content from Shannon Rosenberg, Jenna Guillaume, and Elaina Wahl. It was compiled by Laura Frustaci.