15 Cute Animals You Never Knew About

We all have pets we love, like puppies, kittens, or maybe a guinea pig. But you probably didn't know how many other cute animals live in the world. Here are 15 of the cutest animals you ever knew existed.

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1. Tanuki.

Native to East Asia, tanuki may look like a raccoon, but they are more closely related to wolves. They are especially popular in Japan and it's easy to see why. Their cute looks make them easy targets for hugs.

2. Potto.

Small, nocturnal, and with big eyes, the potto is a cute animal that lives in the rainforests of the world. Their adorable looks will probably melt someone's heart as well.

3. Klipspringer.

Living in Africa, clipspringers look like pygmy antelopes.

4. Gobi jerboa.

These tiny rodents live in the harsh environment of the Gobi desert. Growing only up to 5-15 cm and weighing less than 30 grams, they are mostly nocturnal.

5. Irrawaddy dolphin.

The Irrawaddy dolphin swims through the waters and oceans of Southeast Asia, constantly rejoicing and at peace, despite the fact that there are less than a hundred of them left.

6. Slow Lori.

This fluffy guy with big eyes is not a monkey. And while it may be tempting to hug this creature, you shouldn't. It is one of the only mammals in the world that is venomous.

7. Dikdiks.

With big ears, big eyes, and cute little horns, Dik-diks couldn't be cuter.

8. Olinguito.

Olinguito lives in the forests of Colombia and Ecuador. This creature, which looks like a mixture of a cat and a bear, was a new discovery in 2013.

9. Fenech.

With a small body and ears larger than its head, the fennec fox is both an anomaly and a precious desert creature. To escape the heat, they dig into underground burrows.

10. English angora rabbit.

The giant angora rabbit looks like a pillow with eyes. Weighing up to 3 kg, this rabbit needs constant care.

11. Ezo Momonga.

Ezo Momonga lives in Japan, and with his big eyes and adorably plump appearance, it looks like they practically invented this animal.

12. Baby Bongo.

These creatures can be found in rainforests throughout Africa and are subject to overhunting.

13. Comb-fingered.

Living in North Africa, crested toes are delightfully plump rodents with round ears and large eyes.

14. Malay woolly wing.

Its name is a bit of a misnomer as it doesn't fly. But his big eyes and tiny face are definitely cute. His main ability is to glide from tree to tree.

15. Binturong.

Can sleep during the day. Even though they are considered carnivores, they mainly eat fruits and vegetables.