What is it about cuddly kittens and droopy-eyed dogs that melt our hearts and widen our smiles? Believe it or not, researchers have studied the science of cuteness. Viewing pictures of cute animals causes your brain to release dopamine—the “feel-good chemical.”
Desperate for dopamine? These 6 animals will cause ooh-ing, aww-ing, squealing and (lots of) smiling. We can’t get enough of…
This baby goat basking in the Idaho sun.
Instagram: @idahofarmanimalsanctuary
This ball-loving, side-tonguing lab.
Instagram: @remi_dogg
These cuddly servals going bananas.
Instagram: @zooboise
This sassy kitty cat.
Photo via meowhousephotography.com
This slithering smile.
Instagram: @aquariumofboise
And finally, every man’s best friend!
Instagram: @animalshelterwrv
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