Cuteness is usually characterized by some combination of infant-like physical traits, especially small body size with a disproportionately large head, large eyes, and round and softer body features. Infantile personality traits, such as playfulness, fragility, helplessness, curiosity, innocence, affectionate behavior, and a need to be nurtured are also generally considered cute.

It’s not everyday that we  manage to put together a collection of photos like this. If there was ever a competition for the world’s cutest animal, these charming little furry things you see below would all definitely take first place. We’re convinced that these guys will melt your heart and make you smile even on the gloomiest and coldest of days!

15 unbelievably cute animals that will take over the world

"I know you’re hiding the cookies somewhere!’’
everland’
’’Morning already? Give me five more minutes, just five more...’’
shizzi

’’Morning already? Give me five more minutes, just five more…’’

’’Have you smiled today?’’
KerenSu
’’Whazzuuup?!’’
cutestpaw
’’Everything’s going to be fine — I’ve got you.’’
boredomtherapy
’’I bet my tongue is longer than yours!’’
explosion
’’Can you take me with you, wherever you’re going?’’
tambako
’’...Wanna piece?’’
duke.edu

’’…Wanna piece?’’

’’My doctor said I should eat more vegetables.’’
mega-tapety

’’My doctor said I should eat more vegetables.’’

Cutest. Babies. Ever.
newspix

Cutest. Babies. Ever.

’’Just gimme one more drink! I can handle myself!’’
fototelegraf

’’Just gimme one more drink! I can handle myself!’’

’’Daddy, what are they staring at?’’ ’’They’re just jealous of our mustaches, son.’’
dailymail

’’Daddy, what are they staring at?’’ ’’They’re just jealous of our mustaches, son.’’

A palmful of cuteness.
Pinterest

A palmful of cuteness.

’’Hug me! Hug me right now!’’
freeimage

’’Hug me! Hug me right now!’’

’’Just take it easy.’’
hasinstinct