The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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There's a young hippo and a 130+ year old tortoise in a Kenyan wildlife preserve who are best friends and they even sleep and play together.
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Holding hands with someone you love can alleviate physical pain as well as stress and fear.
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Kissing releases masses of oxytocin, a "love potion" that helps couples bond and feel more attracted to each other.
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When a male gentoo penguin "falls in love" with a female penguin, he searches the entire beach to find the perfect pebble to present to her.
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Dolphins have names for one another.
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A puppy is born blind, deaf, and toothless.
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