10 Cutest animals in the world
10 Cutest animals in the world
Sea otters are cute animals because they have a small, round face and like to float on their back, even holding hands with others when they float together on the water. The axolotl, or Mexican walking fish, spends its entire life like a baby with a perpetual smile on its face. It also has fluffy appendages that look like feather boas. Known for their cuteness and friendliness, quokkas are marsupials that live on Rottnest Island off the coast of Australia, one of the most remote places in the world. There are hundreds of cute, cute, cute animal species on Earth. How can you narrow them down to a list? It’s not easy, but we stick with these critters, their little faces will melt your heart, and they also have a lovely mischievous disposition.
This list of the world’s cutest animals is sure to make you smile:
The pygmy marmoset (Callithrix pygmaea) is a small New World monkey native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It is the world’s smallest monkey, is also one of the smallest primate. A typical pygmy marmoset weighs just over three ounces. Its other names are pocket monkey, Little Lion and dwarf monkey.
The little baby has a curious face and fluffy fur. The monkey’s thick fur makes it look bigger than it really is to scare off predators. Pygmy marmosets live in parts of Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador and Bolivia.
Although it is arguably one of the most lovely animal in the world, but there are nine!
Pygmy marmosets are not endangered, but they often fall victim to the illegal pet trade.
Red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) are native to the eastern Himalayas and southwest China. This beautiful creature looks like a cross between a fox and a giant panda, but it is not related to either. It’s closer to a raccoon or a skunk.
Red pandas have thick red fur and a striped bushy tail. It’s about the size and weight of a house cat. Its mischievous face and playful behavior make it a favorite among people visiting zoos and sanctuaries.
Sadly, the red panda is endangered. Like giant pandas, they only eat bamboo, and habitat loss has caused a serious decline in numbers. However, some have been successfully bred a panda zoo. The Rotterdam Zoo in the Netherlands maintains an international studbook of red pandas.
Knoxville, Tennessee zoo kept a record for the most number of north American panda was born.
Meerkats are so cute, they even have their own TV show. Do you still remember the mongoose building?
A meerkat (Suricata suricatta) is not a cat. It’s actually a meerkat. Meerkats are native to southern Africa and have huge eyes and long tails. Meerkats have incredibly cute behaviors, including sitting high on their hind legs and looking around.
Meerkats are about 14 inches tall and have a long tail. Meerkats are very social. They live in groups called "MOBS," made up of two or three mongoose families. These MOBS live in their own underground caves.
Mongoose is listed as one of the least protected animals. You can be in wildlife refuge from all over the world and find the mongoose in the zoo.
The Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) or Mexican walking fish is a relative of the tiger salamander. Despite its name, it is a reptile rather than a fish. Salamanders range in length from 6 to 14 inches.
Why is it on our list of cute animals? His little smiling face is why. Axolotl always seems to be smiling sweetly. Scientists say this is because it has a trait called neoteny, which means it behaves like a baby all its life. It also has fluffy appendages that look like feather boas.
Sadly, this lovely animal is endangered. Conservation efforts and breeding programs have successfully restored salamander populations in Mexican lakes.
The little creature is known for its round, spiky body and extremely cute facial expressions. Hedgehog (Erinaceusis) is a member of the Erinaceinae family.
There are 15 species of hedgehogs. This cute little animal lives in Europe, Asia and Africa. Hedgehogs were introduced to New Zealand. There are no hedgehogs in Australia or North America. Hedgehogs are small, but they are not defenceless. Their sharp teeth and spines make them difficult for predators to catch and eat.
Although hedgehogs are not native to North America, they are becoming increasingly popular as pets in the United States, with the most common choice being the African pygmy hedgehog. A hedgehog can cost between $100 and $300, but some states ban them as pets, such as Georgia, California, Hawaii and Pennsylvania.
Hedgehogs are listed as "least concern" in their conservation status.
Snow deer (Tragulidae), also known as rat deer. Chevrolets are native to the warm regions of Southeast Asia, India and parts of Africa.
The chevy antelope is the smallest hoofed mammal in the world. Scientists say they have rediscovered a Chevy that was "forgotten by science" for nearly 30 years.
There are several species, and they’re all very small. Chevys range in weight from 4 to 33 pounds, depending on the type. The smallest is the Little Pony and the largest is the snow Fulsaurus.
The cute baby looks like a fawn with a mouse face. However, this lovely animal is under threat from habitat destruction and hunting.
Recently, a sea otter named Joey captured the hearts of YouTube viewers who saw him rescued from near death and raised in an otter sanctuary in Canada. Joey’s daily fight for survival and his love of toys captivated millions of viewers.
This is not surprising, as sea otters are one of the cutest animals on land or sea. The smallest Marine mammal, the sea otter (Enhydra lutris) is a Marine mammal native to the northern and eastern coasts of the North Pacific Ocean. About 90 percent of the world’s sea otters live in Alaska.
What makes this furry sea animal so cute? It has a small, round face and likes to float on its back in a cute position. Even more fascinating, sea otters hold hands when they float together on the water.
Unfortunately, sea otters were hunted to near extinction and their populations have not fully recovered. Today, they are listed as endangered.
Algeria’s national animal is also a delicate, spindly beast with a babyface, furry claws, and huge ears.
The fennec fox (Vulpes zerda) is a small fox native to the Sahara Desert. It lives in Morocco, Mauritania, northern Niger, Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula. Its big ears help it lose heat, which is why it survives in hot climates. The thick fur on its feet protects it from the hot desert. It feeds on small birds, rodents, fruit and reptiles. Fennec foxes are the smallest member of the canid family, weighing just four pounds.
The cute fox was named after Fennecs, the Algerian national football team. It is a protected species in Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.
Fennec foxes are abundant and they are listed as a "least concern" conservation status.
The black-footed cat (Felis nigripes), also known as the Little Spotted cat, is the smallest feral cat in Africa and one of the smallest in the world. It’s 14 to 20 inches tall. It has black or dark brown feet and an ornate, black and silver spotted coat.
This cute wild cat has a small, round face and pointy ears. Her kittens weigh just three ounces at birth.
Black-footed cats are nocturnal predators, hunting birds, small rodents, and occasionally rabbits. In Africa, these kittens are known for their ferocity. There is a legend that a black-footed cat can bring down a giraffe.
Black-footed cats are found only in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. They live mainly in grasslands, scrub deserts, and sandy plains, including the Kalahari and Karoo deserts. The Wuppertal Zoo, Cleveland MetroParks Zoo, Brookfield Zoo, and Philadelphia Zoo have all successfully housed black-footed cats in captivity.
In the world of cute animals, it’s hard to pick just one winner, but the quokka’s friendliness gives it the edge. This cute little animal is known for its sunny personality.
Quokkas (Setonix brachyurus) are also known as quokkas. It was a small, round animal, about the size of a cat. Its face looks like a cross between a rat and a rabbit. Quokkas are marsupials. It is nocturnal and carries its young in a pouch.
The only place quokkas live is Rottnest Island off the coast of Australia. It is one of the most remote places in the world. Nonetheless, they have become so popular that now they are a tourist attraction. Locals say that if you really want to show your love for quokkas, you should support efforts to protect their territory. The quokka has been officially classified as "vulnerable" due to habitat loss.
Your heart melts when you see them. Here’s a look back at the top 10 cutest animals on the list:
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