The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
65
Dolphins have names for one another.
18
Ten seconds of hugging a day increases levels of oxytocin, which can reduce blood pressure, thus cutting the risk of heart disease.
26
When dragonflies mate, their tails form a love heart.
22
The Savannah is the largest domestic cat breed. It resembles a small leopard and behaves like a dog. They can grow up to 40 lbs, have an eight foot vertical jump, and can be trained to walk on a leash and play fetch.
17
Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
26
Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
12