The day of hugs from our younger brothers

On January 21, one of the most unusual and pleasant holidays is celebrated all over the world — the International Day of Hugs. But, as you will see from our material, not only people celebrate it, but also our smaller brothers.

(18 photos in total)

Sleeping meerkats. Photo: HadleyWildlife.

Baboons "on the shelf". Photo: Tambako the Jaguar.

Sleeping lemurs. Photo: Albert in Edmonton.

Monkeys. Photo: BrianEden.

Cuddling cats — Princess and Briony. Photo: meowhous.

Photo: scissorina.

Friends forever. Photo: gripened.

A group of fellow raccoons. Photo: SarahHuntPhotography.

Seal rookery. Photo: pbo31.

Plexus. Photo: WildAtHeartPhoto.

Photo: Dai Luo.

Only two. Photo: Black Cat Photos.

Sleeping squirrels. Photo: animaltourism.com .

Sweet piggy dreams. Photo: Whitelines.

"Let's hug." Photo: stu02.

In each other's arms. Photo: Mat-tastic.

Bird's sleepy hour. Photo: Tarique Sani.

Sleeping tigers. Photo: Nikki Humphrey Photography.