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We can't help but be protective of animals. We love them too much. They're just so tiny and squishy and pet-able, even the big ones. So, when this Japanese trend of making adorable animals into edible rice creations, we were a little confused. Because... how are we supposed to eat something so incredibly adorable? 

We can't help but admire the creativity though. Even if we probably couldn't eat it ourselves, these animal rice creations are so insanely cute and adorable that we just had to share them with you guys. We promise the closest thing we do to eating cuties like these is kissing our cats and dogs on their foreheads. 

When Twitter user, Kelly-Leigh Cooper (@kl_coop), accidentally spilled her cat's food all over the floor, she managed to capture his reaction, and that reaction has taken over Twitter. The priceless reaction of a cat who has just witnessed a miracle -- endless food. "So much food, where do you begin? What is the first move? Is all this really for me?" These are all thoughts we imagine are running through this adorably expressive cat's mind. 

Other Twitter users were quick to join the conversation and add just how much they adore the cat's mind-blowing expressions! Some users even began sharing their own experiences with overwhelming food. Others just couldn't get over the adorable cat, and honestly, neither can we! 

A new study from animal nutrition specialists at the University of Guelph, in Ontario, Canada, have discovered something quite interesting. Turns out, giving your cat one big meal is more satisfying to them than providing them with a few small meals throughout the day. 

Weird, right? That's exactly the opposite of what's been told to us. Yet, out of eight indoor cats, who over the course of 21 days were fed once daily and then fed four times daily, the cats who ate just the one, big meal a day had a higher level of three appetites-regulating hormones. The researchers claim they were more satisfied and not only more full but also burning their fat stores and even had more protein to help build some muscle. 

Story via Daily Mail

Oh man, don't look through this on an empty stomach. All these animals (...food?) look so delectable and scrumptious, we're craving them all! 

Except for the mop, only because you can't eat a mop. I mean, you could, but you definitely shouldn't. It was imperative that we featured it, regardless, it's just too good not to. 

And here comes the belly rumbles. Scroll down and try to see if you can tell the difference between animal vs food while we go eat whatever we can find in our fridge. Happy nomming! 

Once a week, we will be featuring an extraordinary animal account on Instagram! Their story, the adorable pictures, and pawesome videos! This week's spotlight goes to that little puff, Meow Chef!

Meow Chef is fairly new to Instagram but has already left quite the impression! The first post is from July 3rd, 2020, and the account today has over 26k followers! What's Meow Chef's secret? Delicious food preparation by yours truly! 

It's a brilliant page, filled with adorable food (and how to make it), all created by the paws of that little puff - Chef Meow! 

Cute and tasty! Get ready for this wonderful combo! 

You know that classic saying, "you are what you eat"? Well, one cat owner took that quite literally, and the results could not be cuter!

We often say you're in for a treat, and this time, you really are in for one delicious, and oh so scrumptious, treat! 

These delicious furballs belong to Instagram user, @kibimomo, and all of their images are simply precious. It's a page filled with cats, food, and overall adorableness. What more could a person want? 

Introducing "Pig Cat!"

Twitter user, @tramL116, has introduced us to what he calls, "Pig Cat." A video of his cats, one of which eats like the world will end tomorrow. Taking giant bites of food, this cat is now being known as the cat version of the classic game, "Hungry Hungry Hippos." 

Twitter users were quick to chime in and write what may be the cause of the cat's behavior. And others simply shared more videos of cats eating like hungry hippos. 

Two things we know for certain: we love cats and we love eating. You do you, Pig Cat. But the owner should consider feeding the two separately so Pig Cat doesn't feel the need to eat so much, so fast. 

Nom nom nom... it's everyone's favorite time of the day-- time to eat! 

If there's a definite common interest between humans and animals, it would definitely be our interest in delicious noms. 

Let's chow down on some animal gifs enjoying their chow time! 

That is one clever stray! 

In the streets of Mexico, this cat had started following customers in the hopes that someone would buy him some cat food. Then, one day, his life of asking for cat food would come to an end. 

Primary school teacher, Tania Lizbeth Santos Coy Tova, saw the cat from across the street, and soon enough, the stray was following her. The clever stray then led Tania into a shop nearby, walked straight up to the feed food aisle, and actually pointed to the bag of food he wanted. 

Tania was surprised and in awe! Honestly, who wouldn't be? 

So she decided to stalk his home and discovered he was living in an abandoned home. It was then that Tania decided to adopt him. 

Story via Metro.co.uk

Monkeys have more manners and perhaps act more human than humans themselves, at times. 

And we've got proof. In a viral monkey video shared on Twitter by user @klarasjo, you can clearly see each monkey grab one of what looks to be a boa bun for food, and not selfishly hoard multiples for oneself. They simple take one and leave. 

Err..  at least a majority of them do. 

@klarasjo wishes for us humans to take note. The monkeys are doing a way better job at handling this madness than us. 

Cats are liquid. Cats are solid. Cats can sense and see things we cannot. Cats are able to crossover over into the cat dimension. Oh, and on top of all that -- they're cute as heck. 

But seriously, is there anything they can't do? Now, we have another thing to add to their ridiculous long list of skills -- the art of disguising oneself as food. 

Yes, they have seemingly mastered that as well. And we fear that this is just the beginning... won't be long before they eventually take over our world and make it a way better place. 

On a side note, best not to look at these pictures on an empty stomach... they will make you ravenous. 

Seagulls are downright terrifying. There. We said it. 

However, even though we are afraid of these devils with wings -- doesn't make these photos any less funny!

Probably because we genuinely sympathize with the poor, unsuspecting folks who were about to enjoy some delicious snack-age. It's never easy to part with such precious food this way.