There's something oh-so-soothing about baby animals. Tiny paws, oversized eyes, and ears they are yet to grow into. They wobble when they walk, squeak when they're supposed to roar, and stare at the ...

Why do we find some animals cute? The answer has evolutionary roots. It is thought that animals that in some way resemble ...

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, ...

These cotton-top tamarin (Saguinus oedipus) babies are a major dose of cuteness, with their glorious, wild plumes of bright white hair atop their heads like tiny punk-rock stars. As you can see in ...

The other day at my office, a colleague brought in his new kitten. Work stopped as everyone gathered around for pets and cuddles. I asked my friend Giuseppe Giannotti why people find kittens and ...

From relatable content to funny babies and comical memes, social media and internet users are no strangers to viral content. Although the viral content has changed from time to time, one specific type ...

Tula-Tu, the elephant calf born earlier this month, is undeniably cute. But she isn’t the first baby animal to cause visitors to Portland’s zoo to audibly say, “Awwwwww.” Here are 12 sweet animal ...

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, ...

“Motherese” is the cutesy language we use around preverbal infants. It serves important roles in language development and emotional coregulation. But why do we use it with animals? Domestication ...