19 Animals You Didn't Know Could Be Cute

And if you DID know, congrats, you're ahead of the curve. Now excuse me while I gush over these.

1. Bats!

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These are Honduran White Bats, which are essentially adorable cotton balls.

2. Frogs!

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"Oh yes, hello, I am frog, pleased to meet you."

3. Toucans

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Dat beak.

4. Octopi!

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Is it physically possible to cuddle an octopus? And if so, may I do it?

5. Crabs!

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A curious little gentleman.

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Jacques Cousteau agrees that crabs are cute, and should be given pats.

6. Cuttlefish!

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Okay... I can't help it... I'm gonna make a dad joke and call this little fella... a "CUDDLEFISH."

... Eh? Anybody?

7. Snails!

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Tiny snail, enjoying some quality raspberry-time.

8. Newts!

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Just a lil' newt, traipsing along...

9. Snakes!

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I know they may freak you out, but this one is kind of precious.

10. Donkeys!

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Silly adorable donkey, you can't even work at that desk!

11. Jellyfish!

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If Spongebob didn't prove to you that jellies are awesome, I don't know what to do with you.

12. Chickens! And Quail!

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This chicken adopted this quail and raised it as her own.

13. Caterpillars!

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A BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR A CATERPILLAR? HOW IS THIS SO CUTE.

14. Javelinas!

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Rescued baby javelina and his teddy bear!

15. Badgers!

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"Yes, we are badgers, how can we help you?"

16. Sharks!

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This is a Thresher Shark, and, full disclosure, most of them look kinda freaky. But this shy one is pretty cute.

17. Rats!

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C'mon, didn't you see Ratatouille?

18. Woodchucks!

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It's so cute, I don't even care that it's not chucking wood.

19. Armadillos!

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As a Texan, I gotta admit I have a soft spot for these little guys.

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Still don't believe armadillos are adorable? Watch this one enjoying his bath time.

Surprised?

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