21 Baby Animals That Can Save Your Gloomy Day

An Austrian scientist once studied what makes us find something cute. The research showed that our brains are basically hardwired to find things like large eyes and small round bodies adorable. In other words, it’s basic science that looking at baby animals will make you feel happy! If you are ever feeling sad or low, just seeing a little duckling, piglet, or even a baby sloth is a surefire way to make you smile.

Smalljoys has collected photos of some of the charming baby animals that are certain to brighten up any sad day!

1. Remember, all baby animals are adorable, even baby sloths.

2. Even babies need to take the time to sit back and relax…they have to prepare for an entire day of sleeping!

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Just chillin ? . ? – @thomasdmangelsen . . ? – @agesapparel . . #chill #chilling #relax #fridayfeeling #friyay #chimp #chimpanzee #ape #baby #family #cool #wild #wildlife #africanwildlife #africa #african #africaninspired #nature #wildlifephotography

A post shared by African Inspired ? (@african.inspired) on Sep 14, 2018 at 3:20am PDT

3. Never has a game of “This Little Piggy” been so fun.

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Today is the day!! The website wont be updated until late but Iam working on it now. I know everyone has been anxiously awaiting this day, some for a little over a year, but the wait is almost over. The piglets are super excited as well, cant you tell!! ?#pig #pigs #piggy #piggies #piglet #piglets #minipig #teacuppig #micropig #nanopig #pixipig #petpig #littlepig #piggykisses #piggysnuggles #pigtures #petiteporkers #piggyplaydate #oinkoink #piggypeddi #piggyplaypen #todayistheday

A post shared by Petite Porkers (@petiteporkers) on Aug 24, 2018 at 3:56pm PDT

4. “Okay, how do you get to the Easter parade?”

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Feliz lunes ? recuerda que puedes seguirme en Pinterest y ver todos mis pines? . . #cute #patito #duck #babyduck #happymonday #happyday #picoftheday

A post shared by ?️ Lunala Art (@lunalaart) on Oct 22, 2018 at 3:59am PDT

5. Just a reminder that there is no such thing as “too fluffy”.

6. Never has love’s first kiss been this level of cute.

7. This is just too soft for us to handle.

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This little beauty (orange split or choc torte Split ?) is sooo adorable! In love with his/her little face ?? #minilops #babybunny #minilopbunny #bunny #cute #minilop #bunnies #babybunnies #orangesplit #choctorte

A post shared by The Shed – Country Bunnies (@the_shed_country_bunnies) on Oct 23, 2018 at 12:00pm PDT

8. What’s cuter than a baby bunny? A whole bunch of baby bunnies!

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A handfull of cuteness ?? ! #baby #babyanimal #babyrabbit #babybunny #babies #rabbit #babylove #bunnies #bunny #fluffy #siam #siamese #sablepoint #sealpoint #siamees #cute #like #nesting #preparing #animal #instapet #pet #love #like #lopworld

A post shared by Lop World (@lop_world) on Oct 23, 2018 at 8:42am PDT

9. Baby koalas are just the perfect pouch accessory!

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Baby animals ?? Which one is your favorite? ? Comment below ? – #babykoala #babyhippo #babyduck #babyotter #babyanimalstagram #babyanimals #babymeerkats #babysquirrel #tapir

A post shared by Wildlife | Nature | Animals ? (@w4wild) on Oct 10, 2018 at 7:39am PDT

10. Baby sea otters need to have check-ups too…and they look cuter than ever getting one.

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Little ball of fur. ?❤️ #otters #otter #ottersofinstagram #ottertail #ottertattoo #otterpup #otterlover #ottergram #seaotter #seaotters #cute #relationshipgoals #relationship #seaotters #otterlove #seaotterlove #babyotter #otterlovers #otterlife

A post shared by In Otter News (@otter.pics) on Oct 23, 2018 at 7:09am PDT

11. Who doesn’t love a good snow day?

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Cute baby aninmals ?? Which one is your favorite? ? Comment below ? Follow @w4wild for more baby animals ❤️ – #babyfox #babyotter #babycow #babyduck #babysloth #babysheep #babygoat #babyanimalstagram

A post shared by Wildlife | Nature | Animals ? (@w4wild) on Oct 18, 2018 at 7:47am PDT

12. Even baby bunnies want to go off to see the world.

 

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Here is Ophelia! Gorgeous magpie with blue eyes! Will have a ton of baby bunny pics coming these next few days! #babybunny #lionhead #magpie #likeforlike #bunniesofinstagram

A post shared by Hollenrossrabbitry (@hollenrossrabbitry) on Oct 23, 2018 at 5:37pm PDT

13. There isn’t anything “common” about this common tern hatchling.

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How cute is this common tern? These terns leave the nest after a few days but remain nearby, as they continue to be fed by both parents. Chicks have their first flight after about a month and continue to stay with their parents for another two months or more. . . ?: OCEANA / Juan Cuetos #ocean #oceans #bird #birds #babyanimals #cute #cutephotos #cuteanimals

A post shared by Oceana (@oceana) on Oct 23, 2018 at 2:15pm PDT

14. Normally, sticking out your tongue is rude…but this baby hippo is just too cute to scold.

15. When you hang out with baby otters, you know you’re in the right place!

16. “Lambs just wanna have fun…oh, lambs just wanna have fun…”

17. Even a kid knows you’re never truly dressed without a smile.

18. Even baby animals need time to rest…do you know how hard it is being cute 24/7?

19. Believe it or not, baby animals need to keep an eye on the younger generation.

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Yolandi, age 5 days, helped me collect eggs today. Such a good little peep! ??? . . . #babychick #chickens #5daysold #bornathome #eggs #farmlife #mypetchickens #cute #cutebabyanimals #chook #chickensofnewyork #chooks #freerangechickens #freerange #farmlife #cutechicken

A post shared by Sarahgeebees Chickens ????? (@somethingtobawkabout) on Oct 23, 2018 at 6:16pm PDT

20. Baby seals don’t like people talking about them behind their backs just like anyone else.

21. Just a reminder that you have to make time to “kid” around in life!

Bonus: Because now and then, there’s always time for baby chipmunks…

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Name this baby chipmunk.. Do you wanna see your photos posted here? Check the link in our bio for instructions: @worlderlust (worlderlust.net) Photo via @epic.travels #worlderlust

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