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Let's be honest, there is nothing cuter in the whole world than baby animals. It doesn't matter which animal it is - from itty bitty tiny kittens to awwdorable and underappreciated hyaena cubs - so long as the animal is in its teeny weeny baby form, we love it. They are so new to this world, looking around and discovering every little bit of it. 

Their innocence about the world is part of what makes them so cute. That as well as their occasional mild confusions. Like this adorable noisy baby seal who, for some unclear reason, confused a photographer filming it for its momma. Well, we suppose that could happen to anyone, and we get to watch the footage of this squeaky baby. 

If you have ever had any doubt in your mind about just how fierce teeny weeny kittens can be, this video of the tiniest most ferocious wild cat will convince you. Beware though! This video contains one of the most ferocious battles in the entirety of the animal kingdom - the epic fight between a tiny baby jaguar and its mother's ear. 

Yeah, we know, it can be too much for people who do not have the stomach for it, especially considering that the little baby loses. But even though it lost, it still proved just how ferocious it is with its sharp little murdermittens and totally unexpected jumping attacks. We will never underestimate tiny jaguars again, nor will we want to cuddle and pet them more than anything in the world. 

One of the most tragic yet hopeful stories we have seen this year so far - 5 itty bitty adorable cheetah cubs have tragically lost their momma and were orphaned. Thankfully, after being searched for and rescued by some incredible people, the Kevin Richardson Foundation and Dinokeng Game Reserve has stepped in to give them the second chance that they deserve. They are miracle babies, and they are lucky in that they may yet return to the wild. 

They need help of course. The bond between cheetahs and their mommas is a crucial one, and without her, they will need a lot of care. You can be one of the people to help them by donating. We hope to see much more of these tiny but fierce felines as they grow up into the hunters they were always meant to be. 

Listen, you're not even prepared for this explosion of cuteness and adorableness and- omg we're sO in love with this itty bitty fox cub. We love all foxes, don't get us wrong, all foxes are beautiful and majestic, but this tiny adorable white fox cub specifically is something else. 

She is one of the most adorable thieves, and she has stolen... some raspberries. Yeah, we know, we know, cutest thing in the world. She's the newest fox cub at SaveAFox rescue, and although she has only just started getting used to the other foxes and the location, clearly, she is more than comfortable enough to commit some crimes. No kidding, we're in love. 

You may not have thought about it many times in the past, but otters are heckin' adorable. Yeah, we know, it's not the first animal that people tend to think of when you ask them what the cutest animal is, but it's true. Otters are awwdorable, and baby otters are somehow even cuter.

Unconvinced? This video of baby otters taking their first steps is about to change your mind. They're so wiggly and so tiny. If you looked at them from afar, you might legitimately confuse them with kittens, they're so similar. 

And if this video doesn't change your mind completely, allow us to offer more proof. Take a look at this otter who became best friends with a cat or at this most adorable de-chonking otter who's too excited about his salmon cheat day. That's it. Mind changed. 

Get the tissues ready, everyone, because this video is about to get them tears out of you. When these kind humans came across a tiny, abandoned, freezing and shaking kitten in the forest, they couldn't not leave it there. They could do nothing but save the tiny squeaking kitten. You can literally see the poor thing shaking when they pick it up. 

Every animal rescue story is heartwarming and at the same time difficult to watch, but especially when it's baby abandoned animals. Whether it's a fox cub getting rescued from a river or even a fish rescued from its abusive owners. We're so, so thankful for each person who takes the time to help these poor animals. You're doing the most important work. 

Nature can be a pretty harsh place. You have to fight for your territory, stand up to predators, even if they are ten times your size. And you have to be fearless. And this turtle definitely was. It's not something you see every day - a teeny weeny turtle standing up to two enormous lions. You'd worry that, oh no, this will end in catastrophe, but amazingly, not only does nothing bad happen to the turtle, it managed to chase the lions away from its waterhole.

Maybe it's because lions are just large kittens in disguise, and they're nicer than they seem. Maybe it's because they know how resilient turtles are and that turtles can easily outlive them in the wild. Or maybe, it's because cats of all sizes know, through the experience of their own species, that one of the fiercest wild cats in the world is a tiny kitten, so tiny doesn't mean not ferocious. 

We all know that dogs are the best animals ever, right? Dogs are so loving, they're excited about the smallest things, no matter how big a dog is, it knows how to be gentle. Dogs always put everyone's comfort before theirs, and this awwdorable golden retriever is no different. 

He's huge, especially in comparison to these itty bitty newborn kittens. Yet, despite his size, he makes sure to be the most gentle with them, sniffing them and trying to understand what these little wiggly creatures are. This is good for their future too, of course, because getting used to this large doggo now will allow them to understand each other better in the future and become best friends. It's heartwarming all around, and the feels... the feels are hitting hard with this video.