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Ah, yes, Tuesday again. The week's second Monday. Mondays are pretty sucky, we can all agree on that but sometimes it feels like Tuesdays are even worse than Mondays. "Why?" you might ask yourself. And the reason is quite simple. Tuesday's are the week's second Monday's and what makes the sometimes worse than Monday is the fact that you no longer have the rest of the weekend behind you. 

So you're more exhausted on Tuesday than you would be Monday. Therefore, Tuesdays are actually worse. And there's only one way we can think of to help energize you and give you that boost of serotonin you've been searching for... cute animals! 

Get ready for some of the most paw-dorable pictures you've ever seen. Brian Matthews captured these amazing, rare and beautiful pictures near Churchill, northern Canada of polar bear cubs leaving their den with their momma for the very first time to play around in the snow. The pictures clearly capture the nerves the cubs feel of leaving their den for the first time, gazing adoringly at their mom and staying close to her while exploring this beautiful new world. 

As The Irish Sun reports, Matthews said: "It was very humbling to be able to see something that very, very few people get to see. The cubs were really interested in the world in general, they were investigating and playing in the snow, smelling trees, looking around and generally getting their bearings."

He continued: "They seemed quite confident running about and playing in the snow, as long as they weren't too far from their mother. You can see in the photos of them all lying together how big these tiny cubs are going to grow up to be. It was just absolutely amazing to see the cubs playing in front of us, only about 50 metres away, and not at all fazed or spooked that we were there. It's heartening to see the positive side of polar bear conservation work."

Only after they calmed down a bit did the mother bear go and have a big ol' nap, her kiddos continuing to play around in the snow next to her. We hope we will get to see many, many more pictures of animals loving their natural habitats, and that this was the pawfect, smile-inducing start to your morning that you were hoping for. 

Okay, so, everyone has their little moments of silliness. And there's nothing wrong with that. No one can be totally perfect all the time. Not even dogs. And everyone knows that dogs are some of the most perfect creatures out there. Even they, flawless as they are, sometimes miss catching the frisbee. But at least it results in some insanely hilarious pictures.

So, for anyone having a not so perfect Sunday, here are some not so perfect but still totally perfect doggos who have no idea how to catch frisbees. And it's okay, you may laugh at them – so long as you laugh with fondness. Have a wonderful week, everyone!

Okay, hold on a second, before you leave screaming "BUGS!" at us, stop for one moment and look at this one. We know, we know, bugs are kinda eww-y sometimes, but not this one. This one is as beautiful as a painting, specifically, a Picasso painting. 

Meet the Picasso bug, otherwise known as Sphaerocoris annulus. It's a bug that's native to tropical and subtropical Africa, and it is one of the most beautiful bugs we've ever seen. Looking at this little guy brings us to the days of our childhood, when we were in kindergarten, playing around with the prettiest bugs around, no fear to be found in our tiny little palms. And maybe, after seeing this cool creature's pictures, you will feel the same way. 

One word of caution, do not scroll through this list on an empty stomach. We know this because it's exactly what we did and now the hanger is real. 

If you have eaten or aren't hungry, then feel free to scroll down below and check out all the incredible home-made Korean meals made by an Instagram user, @dogmeatsfood. If you haven't already suspected, there is something a tad bit curious about each and every image below. We're not quite sure what it is though and would like your help in figuring it out. What is it about this drooling-collection of food that also makes us laugh? 

Follow @dogmeatsfood on Instagram for more meals!

You know how Siberian cats are some of the most magnificent, floofy cats to ever exist? That's right. Now, what would make such an already majestic cat even more majestic? We didn't know the answer either, we thought Siberian cats have reached peak magnificence, and yet, user CharlotteFTW on imgur has shown us otherwise when posting pictures of their Siberian cat enjoy snow for the first time. 

It's Sir Locksley, also known as The Lox or Locksdown, enjoying his natural habitat, and he has made the very best of it. And so has his owner, of course, by taking pictures capturing his magnificence. So, thank you CharlotteFTW, for taking a majestic floof and making it extra majestic. 

There are so many amazing animals out there that we don't know about. Rare and special creatures that, as animal lovers, we wish we knew more about. One of them is the Numbat. Numbats are insectivorous marsupials, they're adorable, they're fluffy, they looks almost mythical, and there are only about 1000 of them left in the world. 

They're an endangered animal in need of help, and we think one of the best ways to help them is to spread awareness about them and show people pictures of how incredibly adorable they are. Because no one can withstand their cuteness. Another incredible way to help is to read up about them and consider donating at Project Numbat. But for now, let's take a look at how amazing they are. 

You're starting to feel it too, right? The tiredness of the week passing getting to you. There's not that much left until you reach the finish line, and yet it feels so very far. Worry not, friends, we've come to the rescue with a collection of pictures worth more than 1000 words to give you the exact inspiration and motivation that you need to get you through these final days of the week.

Every single week, we bring you a collection of pictures such as these - funny pictures, cute ones, pictures that show off just how amazing nature and animals are. We hope that these pictures inspire you as much as they inspire us, and we wish all of you a calm yet productive finish to the week.

Cats enrich our lives. For those of you who have a cat, or multiple cats, you already know this to be true. Our cats are incredible creatures full of affection (each in their own way).

Yes, they're all adorable but they're so much more than that. They bring us endless joy. The moment you see them after a long day is an indescribable joy. We adore feline friends so much, it's difficult to put into words more often than not. When you really think about it, these animals have been by your side for countless years. They've been there for you, through hard times and through good times. We love them like family.

That's why it's always painful to say goodbye. But our pets are never gone forever, they live within our hearts. To all those who recently lost a beloved pet, our hearts are with you. They may be physically gone, but never forgotten.

Once a week, we like to honor all cats. 

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  -- Aloş, the gorgeous, yet derpy cat!

Aloş is a Turkish Van, a breed of domestic cat commonly seen in various cities of modern Turkey.

Fun fact! The Turkish language has letters for "ch" and "sh" - they are "ç" and "ş" respectively. This means Aloş is pronounced "ah-loe-sh!" We were forunate enough to have reached Aloş's owner and got an inside look into Aloş's story as well as his hilarious purrsonality! 

When Aloş's owner first found Aloş, he was found as a stray on the street, said to be very neglected, weak and very, very stubborn. Aloş's owner took him in and has told us that Aloş completely lives by his own rules, stating, "He doesn't listen to me but I love him so much."

Even though Aloş himself is very fond of sleeping, he never lets his owners sleep at night. If Aloş has three characteristics to sum him up, his owner gave the words, "beautiful, angry, and funny."

Aloş is a gorgeous white cat with heterochromia, a groovy mutation that leaves each eye to be a different color. And both of Aloş's colors are quite striking against that gorgeous white fur of his! Get ready to fall in love with Aloş! And be sure to follow him on Instagram for all the adorable, gorgeous and derpy pics of this floof. 

Read up on last week's star on Instagram, Casper And Romeo, the dymanic duo! 

You know how you're in love with dogs? And by extent, any dog-looking this is also something that you want to pet? Yeah, we love wolves too, but... how big and dangerous are wolves actually? Because as far as we see, wolves are super affectionate, and they're the biggest goofballs, and yes, to us, they are basically dogs. 

Well, tumblr is about to give you a reality check by showing you just how big wolves are... But if you're anything like us, them being totally dangerous, enormous, and not always dog-like in behavior is... not going to stop you even slightly from wanting to cuddle them.

Welcome back, fellow animal lovers! And you're right on time for your prescription refill on cuteness, which is always nice to see!

Once a week, we search through the interwebs and pick out the absolute cutest and most viral animal pics and vids currently dominating the web. It's never disappointing. How can it be? Animal pics and vids are always the cutest things on the internet and more often than not, the only things that make us feel all happy inside.

A weekly dose of cuteness is an essential part of one's diet and we're just here to help you get your weekly dose of serotonin to get you through another week!

Cats are kind of jerks, did you know that? They're also liquid, that you definitely knew. Now, put these two traits together, and you have yourself the one animal that consistently gets itself into places it shouldn't be in. No matter where it is, how hard it was to get in there, if you own a cat or ever have, you know that finding your cat in some insanely random place is an inevitability. And @catshouldnt on twitter definitely knows that too.

You will first, of course, be scared our of your mind, thinking that your feline ran away, and then, when you find it and the feeling of relief that washed over you passes, you will find yourself laughing without pause. Smh, little mischief makers. 

Turtles and tortoises are some of the coolest animals on the planet in our opinion. They live for so long, they're so resilient despite being so slow, they're chill and - don't forget - they're so adorable. They look like they're little prehistoric dinosaurs left on the earth from some time in the past, strolling around, watching the world evolve all around them. 

All turtles have that feeling to them, but baby snapping turtles really encapsulate that dinosaur image. On top of that, they might be some of the most adorable turtles we've ever seen. And considering how cute we think all turtles are, that's a real achievement lol.

February is coming to an end, and it's time to celebrate one of our favorite days ever - international polar bear day. Why do we love it so much? Well, because we love polar bears, of course. They are so cute, so fluffy, they are a vulnerable animal species whose population is decreasing, and polar bear day is the best day to bring some awareness to the struggles facing this animal. As well as look at super adorable pics of them. 

If any of you love polar bears as much as we do and want to help with the conservation effort of these huge teddy bears, consider going to Polar Bears International and learning about them as well as donating to help keep them safe and happy. Have a beary happy polar bear day, everyone! 

Whoever said cats can't love has never seen a cat sit on a pizza box. It is so very clear that pizza is their ultimate love. it's warm, it smells delicious, and it's a box - it's the combination of all of our cats dreams. Suddenly, they'll be giving you puppy eyes, trying to convince you to give them a slice of the deliciousness, or they'll be trying to scratch your eyes out because of your futile attempts to get them off their delicious heater. 

I mean, we can't even question their love for it, considering how much we love pizza too, so... get off, you chaotic little hooligan, this pizza is mine. And thank you to r/CatsOnPizza for providing this delicious and mildly strange cat material.