A new born kangaroo is small enough to fit in a spoon!
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The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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Dolphins have names for one another.
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Cuddling (or other ‘love’ acts) helps to heal physical wounds faster due to the release of Oxytocin which is proven to reduce swelling.
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In 2011, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a Roman couple who have been holding hands for 1,500 years.
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When cats are happy, they may squeeze their eyes shut.
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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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Squirrels will sometimes adopt orphaned baby squirrels that they’re related to.
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