20 of the Most Adorable Animals To Help Make Anyone's Day

From a monkey that weighs only a few ounces to a 100-pound rodent, get to know some of these adorable creatures.

By Allison Futterman
Nov 6, 2024 7:15 PMNov 6, 2024 7:23 PM
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While there are hundreds of adorable animals across the globe, Discover Magazine narrowed this list down to 20 of the cutest animals that exist today. From cuddly rodents to happy amphibians to waddling birds, enjoy these delightful animals.

1. Red Panda

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Native to the eastern Himalayas, red pandas are more closely related to raccoons than the giant panda. Although these forest dwellers have extremely cute faces, their colorful facial markings have a purpose — helping to camouflage in their environment. 

2. Fennec Fox

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