(CNN) — One of the best things that can happen to a zoo or aquarium is for one of their resident animals to go viral. Just look at the multi-hour-long lines to see Moo Deng, a pygmy hippo in Thailand ...

There's something magical about baby animals that instantly melts even the coldest hearts. Their oversized eyes, clumsy movements, and pure innocence create moments that stay with us forever. In a ...

There's something oh-so-soothing about baby animals. Tiny paws, oversized eyes, and ears they are yet to grow into. They wobble when they walk, squeak when they're supposed to roar, and stare at the ...

It has been scientifically proven that humans are drawn to creatures with big soulful eyes, delicate facial features and plush furry softness. Experts say that they speak to our nurturing instincts, ...

Cuteness can shift moods and lower cortisol, and science backs it up. Looking at baby animals, like a seal pup blinking on a beach or a panda somersaulting, actually lights up the same brain areas as ...

Cute features in babies and animals are more than just amusing—they trigger powerful evolutionary responses that help our species’ survival. Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo that has become famous ...