The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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Sandy, an African Penguin, has been in 'love' with her keeper at the Nuremburg zoo since 1996.
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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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A new born kangaroo is small enough to fit in a spoon!
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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 dragonflies mate, their tails form a love heart.
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Sergeant Stubby was the only war dog to be promoted to sergeant through combat in WWI. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and even once caught a German spy by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American Soldiers found him.
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