21 Cutest Baby Animal Hugs

To help thaw your frozen heart this winter...

1. Baby bunnies

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They're so fluffy!

2. Baby lion cubs

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Aren't baby Simba and Nala adorable?

3. Puppy and kitten

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Uniting dog and cat lovers, one hug at a time.

4. Baby penguins

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A hug of encouragement before their Happy Feet dance routine.

5. Puppies!

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Didn't think puppies could get any cuter? Think again.

6. Baby elephants

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Because life is easier when you have someone's trunk to hold.

7. Baby meerkats

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Before Pumba, Timon was just another huggable meerkat.

8. More puppies!

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Who wouldn't want to be in the middle of this love sandwich?

9. Baby koala bear and mother

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Bonus points for multi-tasking: hugging while in a tree.

10. Kittens!

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One is the ying to the other's yang.

11. Baby joeys

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Sneak attack hug!

12. Baby monkey and his pigeon friend

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"Are you my mother?" Read the adorable full story behind this photo.

13. More kittens!

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Obviously, it's easier to cat-nap while hugging.

14. Baby panda bears

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See previous comment about bonus points for hugging in a tree.

15. Another baby joey!

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You may have left the pouch, but you will always be your mother's baby.

16. Baby monkeys

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Hugs look good from any direction.

17. Baby bear and his canine companion

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Nothing says "let's be friends" quite like a mid-hug ear nibble.

18. Baby lion cub and mother

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Ferocious predator? I think not.

19. Baby orangutans

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When it comes to hugs, three is always better than two.

20. Baby cheetah and mother

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No one said you're limited to hugging someone's body.

21. More baby monkeys!

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The universal code for "bring it in, bro."

Wishing you an extra cute and cuddly day!