Rupert, an adorable three-month-old wombat cub, sits in a teacup at the Healesville Sanctuary in Victoria, Australia. His mother was hit by a car, and the animal was C-section to remove the cub. Giant panda cubs sleep in the "nursery room" of the Giant Panda Research and Breeding Center in Chengdu, in China's southwestern Sichuan province. In China, this year a nationwide panda census took place, which is traditionally held in the country once every decade. The purpose of the census is to determine how many endangered animals currently live in wildlife. This year the census was carried out for the fourth time, having first taken place in the 1970s. This time, her goal is not only to establish the number of pandas, but also to determine in what conditions the universally loved animals live. According to the census, which was conducted ten years ago, the number of pandas in the wild living in China was 1,596 individuals, of which 1,206 individuals lived in Sichuan Province. 
Four five-week-old baby squirrels sleep soundly on a bedding at Sanctuary Wildlife Care in Morpeth, Northumberland. The baby squirrels were thrown out of the nest by hurricane Katia, and now they are being helped by the center's staff. 
Staff at St Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital in Buckinghamshire knitted a tiny sweater to keep the adorable, quillless hedgehog warm. The baby was found in a Bedford park. He received the nickname Potato because he resembles this vegetable when he curls up into a ball. The baby is undergoing a variety of tests as scientists try to figure out what caused the loss of needles. Potato gets a daily moisturizing massage with baby lotion because, for unknown reasons, his skin keeps drying out. Doctors still have not figured out the reason for the loss of needles; it is also possible that the hedgehog was already born this way. 
Two adorable fluffy penguins, chicks emperor penguin. It seems as if one of them is hugging the other protectively. Very soon, babies will begin the molting period, when they will lose up to 30 percent of their body weight. During this period, they say goodbye to their fluffy plumage and develop “adult” feathers, which enable them to swim. Photographer David Schultz traveled to Antarctica aboard an icebreaker to take a selection of photographs from the lives of penguins. 
This penguin couple appears to be holding hands. The touching scene was captured by professional photographer Silvio Getty in Port Lockroy, one of the bays of the Antarctic Peninsula. 
Cuddling meerkats in national reserve"Makgadikadi Salt Pan" in Botswana. The adult meerkat seems to be saying to the baby, “One day this will all be yours!” and shows the baby around. This scene was captured by forty-eight-year-old Thomas Retterath from Nürburg, Germany. 
A three-month-old polar bear cub sees snow for the first time. He pressed his nose and paw to the glass of the enclosure. The bear cub is an inhabitant of the Aalborg Zoo, Denmark. A zoo representative says: “The baby is having fun, he really likes the snow. Mostly he plays with his mother and tastes everything that catches his eye. Most often it falls to the paws of the mother bear.” 
Polar bear cubs, male and female. They are bottle-fed by staff at the Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park Zoo in Dalian, Liaoning Province, China. 
Richard Tesore, head of the wildlife rescue and conservation organization SOS Rescate Fauna Marina, bottle feeds a baby La Plata dolphin (Pontoporia Blainvillei), off the coast of Piriapolis, 90 kilometers east of Montevideo, Uruguay. A female dolphin, whose umbilical cord had not yet fallen off, was found washed ashore near Montevideo. The baby was given the nickname Nipper. Unfortunately, the baby dolphin did not survive - he died twelve days after rescuers found him. 
A featherless penguin that was abandoned by its parents days after birth has been adopted back into its family thanks to the efforts of staff at an aquarium in China's Liaoning province. The baby was born on August 17, and the parents stubbornly did not accept him, refusing to take care of the baby and feed him. Aquarium employee Wang Dan said that the penguin's parents refused to feed him, pinched him with their beaks and eventually simply left him to die. Zoo staff came to the conclusion that the lack of plumage was due to poor nutrition and weakness of the baby; his body did not absorb the necessary substances. At first, Wang Dan and her colleagues hoped that over time the harsh parents would accept the baby, but when this did not happen, people decided to feed the penguin on their own. 
A month later, after the constant care of the aquarium employees, who created a special group whose responsibilities included caring for the featherless penguin, the baby became much stronger and even began to develop fluff, to the delight of the people caring for him. Only then the family relented and agreed to accept the baby. 
A zookeeper holds a baby orangutan named Bo, a nine-month-old orphan. The baby lives at the Madrid Zoo & Aquarium in Madrid, Spain. Bo was born on July 5, 2010, but at the age of seven months he lost his mother, Pundu. The little orangutan is now ten months old. Zookeepers are trying to “plant” him with one of the female orangutans living in the zoo. 
A gorilla hugs a duckling that snuck into her enclosure from a nearby pond at Bristol Zoo. Zookeepers helped the duckling return home safely. 
A gecko licks the morning dew from its eyes. This gecko was found on the coastal sand dunes of Namibia. Nocturnal reptiles typically lick dew from their eyeballs in the morning when cooling air causes water vapor to condense on objects near the ground and turn into water droplets. This dew is a source of moisture for geckos. The photograph was taken by Isaac Pretorius. It took him three days to capture this scene. Over the course of these three days, he observed the geckos, waiting for the right moment. 
Four durukuli night monkeys huddled closely together. They sit in a hollow tree approximately 25 feet (7.5 meters) above the ground in the Amazon rainforest. Photographer David Hemmings spotted the monkeys while traveling through the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador. Night monkeys, also known as durukuli or owl monkeys, are the only monkey species that are nocturnal. They have huge eyes, which is due to their nocturnal lifestyle and the need to see in the dark. 
An adorable Pomeranian named Shunsuke has received the official title of "Japan's cutest dog." Newspapers recently reported that a five-year-old Pomeranian named Boo was officially voted "the cutest dog in the world." Boo lives in America. Nine-year-old Shunsuke, born in 2002, is, however, a serious competitor for Boo. In Japan, the Spitz has become one of the local attractions. He has his own page on Facebook networks and on the microblogging site Twitter, where about 55 thousand users follow the dog’s adventures. In addition, he regularly appears on television, has published two books, and recently released the first calendar with his images. 
The ginger kitten named Garfield is smart and quick-witted. He apparently decided that if he covered his eye with his paw, he would become invisible. IN flower pot he hid from someone who was nearby big dog. The photo was taken in her garden by Iveta Novotna from Brno, Czech Republic. 
This cute brown bear cub lived in the courtyard of a private house. Veterinarians insist on the need to transfer the animal to a shelter to help wild animals. 
It seems as if polar bear says hello and waves to the photographer. 
Ice dancing: Polar bears appear to perform ballet steps on ice. Photographer Siddhartha Garige took this photo during a trip to Alaska. 
Sea otters rest on the water off the coast of Moss Landing in California. Wildlife photographer Michael Young captured a colony of more than forty sea otters lying on their backs and deciding to rest in the water. The photographer said he was shocked by how differently the animals put their paws together while they rest. Some of them folded their paws on their chests, some covered their eyes with their paws, others simply stretched them along their bodies. Sea otters are absolutely amazing creatures and interesting to watch, says the photographer. 
A baby kangaroo named Bernie, who was rescued by Lisa Milligan. She found the animal abandoned by its parents and showing no signs of life on the side of the road in Melbourne, Australia. 
A baby baboon (Papio hamadryas) sticks out its tongue. Cali Zoo, Colombia. 
Researchers wearing panda costumes place a baby panda in a basket to transport it to its new enclosure at the Panda Research Center in Wolong Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province, China. 
Baby orangutans at the Hong Kong Zoo. These are the first baby orangutans born at the zoo, but animal rights activists say they should be released into the wild. 
A zookeeper holds a baby gorilla named Tano. A baby born at a Prague zoo was moved to Stuttgart after his mother abandoned him. The mother, named Bikira, showed no interest in the newborn and he had to be sent to an incubator. 
It seems that this meerkat had difficulty seeing the surrounding area. I had to use human help. 
Penguins shower in a freshwater spring in the Falkland Islands. 
Baby rabbits playing, England, suburban area, Wiltshire 
Monkeys play hide and seek in the monkey forest in Ubud Badi, Indonesia. 
Baby gorilla Alice seems to be showing off to her parents. 
Hungry pygmy hippopotamus Felix at Melbourne Zoo. 
There are few people on planet Earth who do not love animals and the natural world. At LifeGlobe, a lot of attention is paid to our little brothers. This time you will be pleased with cute pictures of animals that will touch even the hardest hearts. These pictures of animals were taken in different parts of the Earth in different time, but they are all delightful and extremely positive.
Picture with baby elephant
This picture shows a baby elephant sitting comfortably on a tree stump next to its huge mother. When you see big elephant, they may seem scary, big and not cute at all, but if you see this photo, you will change your mind. This cute baby elephant seems so shy that he even folded his big ears back. The baby elephant is completely safe, but you must beware of the big mother protecting her baby.Husky Cubs
Notice how amazing this photo is. The photographer skillfully captured two small huskies playing in the snow. Surely you are now looking at this cute picture and want to hug them both and cuddle up to these babies. Although they are cute when little, these cubs will make big and strong huskies. So think twice about whether you want to deal with such a serious dog before you take such a baby home.
Little Pandas
Pictures of animals often attract attention, but when it comes to baby pandas, even the coldest heart will melt. Watching these cute baby pandas play, you can’t help but want to pick one of them up and hug it. Nowadays, pandas are classified as endangered animals, as they are close to extinction.
Little pug on the sofa
Look at this young pug, how small and cute he is. After looking at this picture, many will want the same pet, who will sit next to you on the sofa while you read a book or watch TV. The pug is an excellent conversationalist and a loyal animal.
Kitty
If you are a cat lover, here is another cute picture to add to the list. The look of this kitten's large and innocent eyes penetrates into the very depths of the soul. By setting this photo as wallpaper on your desktop, you can simply look at it at any time and cheer yourself up. Any job will be enjoyable if such a kid helps with it.
Piglets
Pictures of animals always touch us with their innocence. So are these piglets, who are just beginning their journey in great life. Look at their cute and innocent faces - wouldn’t you like to have one of these at home? But if you are thinking about buying such a pet, you must understand that they can turn into a big and angry animal when they grow up. Therefore, it is better to think about dogs or cats.
Sleeping puppies
A very sweet and touching picture. Little puppies snooze on the couch wearing festive Santa hats. This is a great idea on how you can take a cute photo of your pet- put a hat on him while the puppy is sleeping and take a photo of him like that. Children often play around by dressing animals in funny costumes, so feel like a child for a while and use your imagination.
Little chameleon
LifeGlobe has a number of articles about chameleons where you can learn a lot about these little creatures. Here, just admire the cuteness of this baby, who easily fits on your finger and is very embarrassed to be photographed.
Picture with a fawn
Deer is a noble and beautiful animal. This baby deer is so touching with its innocence and purity that you want to pick it up and hold it. The author of this photo, Jeff Moore, very skillfully conveyed the essence of the nature of this baby.
baby hedgehog
This cute hedgehog is simply irresistible. It seems as if he is smiling at the photographer and radiating kindness and positivity. This picture will certainly convey to you good mood. Animals can also enjoy life and smile.
This was a selection of cute pictures of animals, and at the end you will find this little kitten dreamily playing with soap balls. Comment, add your photos and participate in the discussion below. There will be a whole series of similar collections with cute pictures in the future, so stay tuned.
Photo by @elena_the_light by InstagramTired of the endless series of viral pictures of “seals”, periodically diluted with hedgehogs and ferrets, the Marie Claire editors decided to make their own top list of animals worthy of affection.
Quokka
This touching animal is a real smiley marsupial! His face looks as if a quokka is smiling all the time. A miracle of nature lives in Australia, which, as you know, is generally rich in marsupials. And if kangaroos used to be very popular in this country, now the quokka has won the palm. It's all about her love... for selfies. Quokka is an extremely friendly animal, is absolutely not afraid of people and is happy to be photographed with the most modern gadgets. And one of the quokkas was even presented to the Duchess of Cambridge and her husband during their official visit to Australia. Kate even fed the smiling animal some grass.
Externally, the quokka is very similar to the kangaroo. In terms of size, it is not very large. It can be compared to a domestic cat or a small dog. It has a brown-gray color, thick and short fur, and a long tail. Like all marsupials, the quokka prefers to eat leaves and grass, and live in the shade of trees, closer to moisture.
Bearded Tamarin (Emperor Tamarin)
The tamarin is not just bearded, but also imperial. This species of monkey owes its name to its resemblance to the Emperor of Germany and the King of Prussia, William II. It wasn't that they were indistinguishable, but the noble mustaches were at least practically identical. The jungle emperors live in the wilds of the Amazon - they prefer to hide in impenetrable thickets, probably to rule the world on the sly.
By the way, the main ones in the family of tamarins are females - nature also does not deprive them of mustaches, and sometimes the gray beards of females look much more impressive than those of males. As for the territories, here the bearded monkeys show their regal disposition. One small group lives on an area of thirty or even forty hectares. All strangers are certainly expelled. However, imperial tamarins tolerate the proximity of tamarins of other species. Sometimes these South American monkeys even rally against common enemies. And it’s better not to encounter an angry imperial tamarin, because, despite their tiny size, these bearded monkeys have sharp claws, large fangs and desperate courage. The tamarin will fight to the last for its cubs.
Fennec fox
The fennec fox is a tiny animal with huge ears and a sharp, cute face. In fact, members of the canid family smaller than the fennec simply do not exist in the wild. At the same time, it turned out that this little fox gets along well with humans. can be tamed, and if desired, the fennec can even be taught standard commands. For example, like in this video:
The fennec mainly lives in the Sahara Desert - its large ears help it cope with the heat and also contribute to successful hunting. With such locators, the fox catches the slightest rustle of its intended prey - the fennec feeds on insects and small vertebrates. This animal, it turns out, is completely incapable of a solitary existence - tiny foxes live in large families, in which there is always a presence. ruling couple, which is almost impossible to overthrow from the throne.
Common Dormouse
Remember Lewis Carroll's famous tea party in Alice in Wonderland? There in the teapot sat the same dormouse mouse - pretty to the point of disgrace and very small. Of course, in a fairy tale, all animals acquire almost human features, but meanwhile, the representative of rodents and real life incredibly pretty! In general, dormouse is divided into two types - mouse-shaped and squirrel-shaped. It must be said that the squirrel-shaped dormouse is much prettier than the one that lives on the ground. It's all about her stunning tail, which is covered with fluffy fur! In addition, the dormouse is very tiny - an adult can easily fit in the palm of a person.
Their habitats: North Africa, Europe, Asia Minor, Altai, the northern regions of China and Japan, the northern parts of Scandinavia and, finally, southern Africa, where the only genus of the African dormouse of the same name is found. It turns out that quite recently it was discovered that dormice of all subspecies are rapidly disappearing from the face of the earth. So, until the last babies died out, scientists listed the animals in the “Red Book” and now mice are also bred at home.
Alpaca
Alpaca belongs to the camel family. These touching creatures live high in the mountains in South America. The fluffy bangs give the alpaca a special charm. By the way, it is precisely by the intricate hairstyle that you can distinguish an alpaca from a llama: after all, it usually has a long hair can not be.
The alpaca is quite small in size: its weight does not exceed sixty kilograms, but it has luxurious wool, which is often used to make clothes. Alpaca wool is very soft and at the same time very durable and light, almost waterproof, with an excellent heat-insulating effect. For 6,000 years, alpacas were bred by the Peruvians along with llamas. But if llamas were used as a beast of burden, alpacas were cared for and cherished.
Aye-aye
They say that the name “Aye-aye” appeared thanks to the exclamations made by anyone who saw the animal for the first time. In fact, this animal is called the Madagascar bat and, as you might guess, lives in Madagascar. Once upon a time they tried to classify him as a rodent, then as a primate, although Ai-ai does not resemble either one or the other. It must be said that it does not resemble anything intelligible at all: a small body covered with black fur, eternally surprised eyes and a huge tail, which is longer than the animal itself.
The only part of the aye-aye's body that is free from fur is... the middle finger on the forelimb, or rather both middle fingers. Actually, this finger is the most important thing for a hand important tool: He uses it to clean his fur, drink water and get food. When searching for beetles and larvae hidden in the bark of a tree, the little hand always uses its miracle finger. First, he taps the trunk with it, finding suitable prey, then gnaws through the bark (here sharp teeth come into play), and finally sticks his middle finger into the hole formed, pricks the larva onto his claw and sends it into his mouth.
Little slow loris
In fact full name this big-eyed animal sounds: “Small fat Lori”, small (its size does not exceed 23 centimeters in length) it lives in tropical forests and bamboo groves in Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, parts of China and Cambodia. Sometimes the little fat one is mistakenly considered a lemur, which in fact is not at all the case. Small and thick belongs to its own family - Loriaceae. The most amazing thing is that this handsome guy with short thick hair and incredibly touching huge eyes that are always wide open is poisonous.
On inside In the elbow joint of the animal there are special glands, the secretions from which, combined with the saliva of the loris, turn into a powerful poison! This is so unusual for primates that the small loris received first place in the ranking of poisonous animals that are unknown to the general public. The fat fellow lives in the treetops, daring to go out only when it gets dark - the poisonous animal has a lot of enemies, so it sometimes has to hang for hours, clinging to a tree branch, which, fortunately, allows the loris to make a specific paw structure.
African black-footed cat
They look like real domestic cats - small, even tiny, because their weight adult does not reach even one and a half kilograms. In fact, these striped and charming animals living in Africa are real predators! They hunt, like any other representative of the cat family at night - their miniature shapes and appropriate colors help the seals remain completely invisible, and their large ears catch every sound - no one can hide from such animals. Behind the retina there is a special vascular layer that acts as a reflector necessary for night vision. It increases visual ability and causes the eyes to glow bright blue at night.
In Africa they are called “Antlion” - these little ones live, as a rule, in termite mounds and anthills that they themselves have emptied. By the way, insects are not the only favorite food of Black-footed cats - in addition to ants and termites, small predators prefer to eat another 54 species of a wide variety of animals - brave kids do not stop at game that is sometimes twice their own size - for example, dine on a hare for wild cats- The usual thing.
Red Panda
In China, where the red-haired beauty is found, this representative of the little panda family is called the “fiery fox” - the similarity is obvious: a pointed nose, fur the color of a red Sicilian orange! For a long time The red panda hung around in space without classification: some scientists classified it as a raccoon, others as a bear, but in the end it turned out that these animals themselves are a separate, independent family of little pandas. The red panda lives not only in China - sometimes the animal can be found in Nepal.
This cute animal lives exclusively in Australia and mainly in eucalyptus forests - if for any other animal eucalyptus leaves are a deadly poison, then koalas are not at all afraid of such a nuisance. The thing is that marsupials are incredibly picky - they know how to choose only those plant flowers that are not capable of causing harm to health.
Another stereotype that haunts gray animals is the lack of thirst; supposedly, even the very name of the animal contains a decoding of a popular opinion; from the Aboriginal language the word “koala” is translated as “teetotal.” In reality, koalas, although infrequently, still drink water.
Meerkat
Meerkats can seem like real alarmists. Still would! As soon as these animals hear the slightest sound, they immediately rise on their hind legs, stretch out and control the space. Meerkats are indeed extremely vigilant; for their caution they even received the humorous title of “desert sentinels.”
A small people lives in South Africa, mainly in the desert, since their short stature coupled with nervousness does not allow them to enter dense thickets. Among other things, these representatives of the mongoose family have phenomenal vision, which allows them to notice and assess the threat from afar.
By the way, living in the desert without special problems Meerkats benefit not only from vision and permanent alertness, but also from the structure of their eyes - the fact is that the little beauties have a well-developed third eyelid that protects the organs of vision from sand, and around the eye itself there is a dark border that works like sunglasses.