Amplos estudos mostraram que quando vemos algo ou alguém que parece muito adorável, isso produz um efeito estimulante na parte central do nosso cérebro associado à motivação e recompensa, provocando um aumento na dopamina. No curso da evolução, esse órgão desenvolveu certos critérios do que é “ternura”: olhos grandes, patas fofas e bochechas rechonchudas, para citar apenas alguns. E todos os animais em nossa compilação possuem essas características capazes de fundir o coração de qualquer pessoa.

No Smalljoys, recebemos nossa dose diária do “hormônio da felicidade” ao observar estas fotos. Agora é a sua vez!

1. Uma pata com uma linda marca em formato de outra patinha

2. Fofurômetro explodindo!

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🐼 #panda #pandas #panda🐼 #babypanda #pandabears #pandabear #giantpanda #ilovepanda #pandalove #pandalover #大熊猫 #cute #animals #animallove #animallover #pandalovers #animallovers #china #china🇨🇳 #cuteanimals #sweet #pandalife #pandathings #pandalicious #pandastyle #lovepanda #cutebaby #sweets

A post shared by @ pandafaustt on Sep 24, 2018 at 7:33am PDT

3. As quokkas sabem tirar selfies perfeitas!

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Find friends that smile at you like this Quokka 🐻 @quokkahub #HappyQuokkaMonday – #quokka #quokkahub #rottnestisland #rottnest #westernaustralia #australia #quokkaselfie

A post shared by Allan Dixon (@daxon) on Jul 30, 2018 at 6:08am PDT

4. Ownnn… Este coelhinho é fofo demais!

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Nothing can dim the light that shines from within ~Maya Angelou. Email, text, or dm to be added to our wait list. • • • #bunny #bunny🐰 #bunniesforsale #bunnyrabbitry #wisconsinbunny #rabbitsofinstagram #cute #rabbitry #bunnies #bunniesofinstagram #rabbits #bunnylove #bunnygram #hollandlop #purebredhollandlop #petsofinstagram #hollandlopsofinstagram #wisconsin #hollandlops #love #animalphotography #bunnylover #rabbit #babybunnies #bunbunshout #animalsofinstagram #cutenessoverload #wisconsinlife #hollandlopbunny

A post shared by hunny bunny rabbitry (@hunny.bunny.rabbitry) on Sep 24, 2018 at 4:54pm PDT

5. Assistam a esta linda peluda!

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‪From @bella_fluffy_cat: “Sk8er girl Bella 🤘🏻” #twitterweek #catsofinstagram‬

A post shared by Cats of Instagram (@cats_of_instagram) on Oct 2, 2018 at 5:10pm PDT

6. Ah, meu Deus, que patinhas!

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Seriously Monday can kiss my A**!! That’s how I feel about it😱😱😱☺️ #mondayblues

A post shared by Emma and Sophie (@emmansophie) on Sep 24, 2018 at 5:28pm PDT

7. Alguns animais criam moda com seus penteados

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Caniche Saiyan 2 #animal #lama #kuzco #dbz #kiss #tutévukantabu

A post shared by Yves (@sevy_suis_ej) on Sep 23, 2018 at 10:35am PDT

8. Se você quiser atordoar o seu cão por um momento, já sabe o que fazer!

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RATE 1-10 ❤️? ——————— FOLLOW 👉@animals.nature.photo❤ FOLLOW 👉@animals.nature.photo ❤️ FOLLOW 👉@animals.nature.photo❤️ ——————— #animal #animals #cute #pet #cuteanimals #photooftheday #wild #nature #awesomeshots #wow #omg #beautiful #cool #best #natureshooters #cat #cats #dog #dogs #sweet #cute #instagood #animalslove #animallover #animallovers #animalgram #animalphotos #2018

A post shared by Animals (@animals.nature.photo) on Sep 24, 2018 at 3:13pm PDT

9. A ternura vista por um ângulo diferente

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* @hamunosuke315 さん主催の#裏ハム祭 参加させていただきます♪ #毎月10日は裏ハム祭 ですよー！ お腹もふもふだ〜💓 #ジャンガリアンハムスター#ジャンガリアン #ハムスター#ハムスタグラム#裏ハム#あんず #ふわもこ部 #hamster #hamstergram

A post shared by @ mona_tama on Feb 9, 2017 at 7:13am PST

10. Um sorriso de derreter o coração

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#puppies #puppiesofinstagram #puppy #cute #cutepuppy #pupsofinstagram #pupstagram #pups #animal #animals #dogsofinstagram #dogs #doggies #pet #petstagram #petsofinstagram #pets_of_instagram #kittens #kitty #kittensofinstagram #kittycat #cat #catsofinstagram #catstagram #animalsofinstagram #puppylove #lovepuppies #cutekittens #cutness #adorable

A post shared by @ cutepupsandkittens on Sep 24, 2018 at 10:11am PDT

11. Um canguru tomando banho de sol

12. “Ei, você, amigo! Vamos jogar?”

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Soccer anyone? 🐶⚽️ | Photography by @thor_gsd_puppy —– Tag a friend! Follow @petsontheinternet —– #puppylife #puppygram #puppylove #catsofinsta #dogsofinstagram #cutekittens #doglover #instagramdog #animallovers #instadog #ilovecats #babyanimals #dogstagram #puppylover

A post shared by Pets On The Internet (@petsontheinternet) on Sep 24, 2018 at 11:59am PDT

13. As sobrancelhas fazem este gatinho parecer muito mais encantador!

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TAG SOMEONE WHO LOVE TO SEE THIS 😍 . #cat #cats #sweetcatshub #catsagram  #catstagram #instagood #kitten #kitty #kittens #pet #pets #animal #animals #petstagram #petsagram #photooftheday #catsofinstagram #ilovemycat #instagramcats #nature #catoftheday #lovecats #furry #cutepetshub #lovekittens #adorable #catlover #instacat

A post shared by S W E E T C A T S H U B (@sweetcatshub) on Jun 20, 2018 at 6:10pm PDT

14. “Posso comer só mais um doce? Por favorrrr!”

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Can we all agree that adorable is an understatement⁉️😭💘 My #MCM is definitely a a women magnet! 😂💙 @thrillsoftheo ⭐️⭐️⭐️ H A P P Y M O N D A Z E ‼️☺️ How was your weekend everybody⁉️ We hope you all have a wonderful start to your week! 💪 Remember to give your pawrents some kisses before they leave, maybe it'll make them come home faster? 🤷‍♀️ If you want to see more of this cutie pie, check him out @thrillsoftheo ⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️ – – – Don't Forget To Double Tap ❤️ & Click That Follow Button For More Awesome Pics! 👆📸👆 – – – #dogsofinstaworld #frenchiesociety #frenchiesofinstagram #frenchbulldogsofinstagram #frenchie #frenchbulldog #frenchielove #frenchiesofig #mancrushmonday #cuteness #cutenessoverload #gangofbullies #gangoffrenchies #dogsofig #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #instalike #instagood instafollow #instabulldog #instafrenchie

A post shared by Gang Of Frenchies (@gangoffrenchies) on Sep 24, 2018 at 9:32am PDT

15. Oinc, oinc!

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🔙 to the very FIRST night of the rest of my life with my Mom 😍 As part of the Pig bonding ritual, I got on her lap on my own to acknowledge Mom as my family forever. Check out my charming smile 😘💕🐽 – – – – – – – ____ Posted by @lilou_sfpig Plz Follow us @diffypigs . #pigpig #piggytails #micropig #piggies #piggy #pigsinblankets #petpig #pig🐷 #piglove #pigg #pigears #pigoftheday #pigture #pigowners_unite #pigscanfly #minipig #oink #piggingout #pigstagram #piglife #piglets

A post shared by Diffy Pigs (@diffypigs) on Sep 14, 2018 at 8:25am PDT

16. Há dias em que é tão difícil conseguir café suficiente…

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too much monday, not enough coffee ☕️🤨 . . . #puppuccino #basic #cutepets #instahusky #puppiesofinstagram #doggo #starbucks #cutepups #itsahuskything #dogsofinstagram #huskypuppy #weeklyfluff #huskylove #dailybarker #allthingshusky #instapup #huskyworld #cutenessoverload #puppygram #dogstagram #handsomehusky #bestwoof #ilovemyhusky

A post shared by ZEUS ʕ·ᴥ·ʔ (@zthewoolybear) on Sep 24, 2018 at 2:31pm PDT

17. Isto é estar em forma!

18. “Este pequeno esquilo foi resgatado junto com seu irmão há uma semana, ambos com frio, desnutridos e fracos. Agora estão melhorando!”

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Round 2 of baby squirrels! This little cutie came in with his brother a week ago, both of them cold, emaciated and weak. Now they’re both thriving! #backfromthedead #easterngreysquirrel #babysquirrel #feedingtime #wildliferehab #waldenspuddle

A post shared by Walden's Puddle (@waldenspuddle) on Aug 21, 2018 at 12:27pm PDT

19. Se você está tendo um dia ruim, simplesmente olhe para esta foto!

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here’s some puppy cuteness to get you through Monday 💕———————————————————— Share your adorable puppy moments! Tag @impactpups #impactpups for a chance to be featured! ⠀⠀ Want to WIN a High Anxiety Impact Dog Crate for your pup? Like and Comment below within 5 minutes this is posted to be entered into this week’s #FreebieFriday giveaway! Contest details in highlights. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Thanks Rebecca Clas Kirzner for sharing! #impactdogcrates #madeintheusa #safestrongsecure #lifetimewarranty

A post shared by Impact Dog Crates (@impactdogcrates) on Sep 24, 2018 at 1:36pm PDT

20. Um guaxinim bebê após um banho. Não é lindo demais?

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Some after bath snuggle time with mum. 🖤

A post shared by Shellie Ross Gilliam (@shellsraccoonsandwildlife) on Sep 24, 2018 at 3:01pm PDT

Qual desses docinhos você achou mais encantador? Você tem suas próprias fotos de animais que acha que cabem nesta lista? Deixe-as na seção de comentários!

Foto de abertura sweetcatshub / Instagram, mona_tama / Instagram