It has been scientifically proven that humans are drawn to creatures with big soulful eyes, delicate facial features and plush furry softness. Experts say that they speak to our nurturing instincts, ...

It’s that time of year again: PEOPLE magazine is on the search for the World’s Cutest Dog. The magazine has partnered with Pedigree for the eighth year in a row. Entries are open most of the month, ...

Sometimes beauty is only skin deep – or fur deep, as it is for many of these deceptively cute and cuddly creatures. The natural world is full of soulful eyes, scratchable chins and pattable paws, but ...

Baby platypuses are irresistibly cute. Their tiny bills, soft, fluffy fur, and awkward little flippers make them look like creatures from a child’s imagination. Endearing waddles and clumsy paddling ...

Baby animals can turn a normal trip into a core memory, but only if you plan like an adult and behave like a respectful guest. The reliable strategy is to pick destinations where young animals appear ...

One of the best things that can happen to a zoo or aquarium is for one of their resident animals to go viral. Just look at the multi-hour-long lines to see Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo in Thailand who has ...

Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...

Cute features in babies and animals are more than just amusing—they trigger powerful evolutionary responses that help our species’ survival. Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo that has become famous ...