There are a lot of animals on our planet but some of them are so cute that you just can’t ignore them. Well there are some dangerous one’s too but for now let’s take a look at some of the cute baby animals of all time.
1. Kittens
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Without a doubt kittens are the cutest animal babies on earth. Just like pups, kittens also can’t see at the time of their birth and it takes 10 days for them to open their eyes. Kittens start growing quickly after two weeks of their birth. Kittens need a lot of care from their mother as they are very sensitive. Initially the mother feeds them its own milk which protects them from a lot of diseases. Once they learn how to walk, they become very playful and learn a lot through playing. It takes one year for a kitten to become a cat. Persian cat is said to be the cutest. It’s very fluffy. Kittens are very loveable and when you see a little kitten try to be very gentle as they need time to adapt you.
2. Puppies
Who doesn’t like puppies? Puppies are loved everywhere and that’s why they are second on our list. Apart from their cuteness there are also a lot of fun facts about puppies. At the time of its birth a pup is deaf and blind and their sense of smell is developed after two to three weeks. Puppies love to sleep; they usually sleep for 15 to 17 hours a day. For the first few weeks, they only eat and sleep, that’s why they grow quickly in the first few weeks. A puppy is considered an adult when its 1 years old. Pomeranian pups are said to be the cutest. If you adopt a puppy, take into account that it will begin learning commands from the very first day you bring it home – it will learn the basic commands such as 'come' and 'sit' when it is 8 weeks old.
3. Baby Lion
Found in Africa third on our list are baby lions. They are also called cubs. A cub looks very cute when it’s born and it opens its eyes when its 3 days old and usually start walking after 12 to 15 day. Cubs are usually raised by mothers and they stay with their mothers for at least 2 years and then they start hunting. Mothers are very patient to their little babies and love them very much. They don't get angry when cubs pay with their tails and ears. The mother also trains them how to hunt and the father isn’t involved in this process. Its only duty is to protect the cubs. Cubs start eating meat when they are three months.
4. Baby Elephant
Some people say that baby elephants are most God’s most adorable creation. It’s called a calf. Have you ever seen a calf playing football? Well it’s adorable. Baby elephants are cute but they are one of the heaviest animal babies as well. At the time of birth a calf weighs 250 pounds and its height is approximately 1 meter. Baby elephants adore being close to their mothers in the first months of their birth. For 2 years they drink their mothers' milk obtaining up to 3 gallons of milk each day. Baby elephants often don't understand what to do with their trunks and sometimes even step on them. As a baby sucks its thumb, they also like to suck their trunk.
5. Koalas
Koalas are usually found in Australia. They are very fluffy and their spoon-shaped nose makes them look like a teddy bear. Koalas love cuddling up to trees which looks adorable. Usually they don’t drink water; they take all the moisture from the leaves they eat. Some people call Koalas, Koala bears but Koalas are not bears, they are related to kangaroos. Koalas love spending time on the trees sleeping or eating. Koalas are small and very cute. Their fur is colored gray and brown and their belly is white. Many people adore Koalas due to their cartoon-like features. In fact baby koalas live in their mother's pouch for almost 6 months. But they continue to nurse off their mother's milk for a year and also eat eucalyptus leaves. So, because of the destruction of native eucalyptus forest habitats, koalas are endangered species.
6. Giraffe
After 14 months of gestation female giraffes give birth to babies. A baby giraffe can walk and begin eating after an hour it is born. Their length is 6 feet and they can weigh up to 150 Ibs. When baby giraffes are 4 years old they are considered to be adults. They gain their height and weight during their first three years. For the first six months they drink milk and then they start eating leaves. If they cannot reach the trees, their mothers will help feed them. The mother giraffe has only one baby to take care of as it gives birth to a single calf. The mother giraffe will feed and teach its baby. Once she is a away, her baby will wait in the same place until the mother returns.
7. Fox
Fox babies are often called pups. The female fox cries out to let males know that she is ready to have a baby during mating season. After mating, females make a nesting chamber for their pups. They give birth to babies after 53 days. Both fathers and mothers take care of their little babies. Even their younger brothers and sisters will bring food for the little ones. Fox pups are unable to see, hear or walk when they are born, so that's why the whole family hunts and takes care of them. When the pups are about 4 weeks old they start going out of their den. When they are about one year old, mothers sometimes leave them. Foxes are known to have beautiful fur and many people hunt them for this reason.
8. Hedgehog
The gestation period of Hedgehogs is 35-58 days. A female hedgehog usually gives birth to 3-4 newborns for larger species and 5-6 for smaller species. Adult hedgehog males can kill newborn males. This is a common thing in nature. Hedgehogs have amazing look. They are born blind with a protective membrane which covers their quills and which dries and also shrinks in next hours. After they have been cleaned the quills emerge on the skin. Hedgehogs have a long lifespan. The larger species can live up to 7 years, while the smaller ones live up to 4 years. Hedgehogs are very cute and curious and little ones seem to be a little cactus. They can cuddle with you but at first they will be shy and show a nervous characteristic. The smile of little hedgehogs is just wonderful, as well.
9. Goat
A female goat can give birth to two offspring in spring. The gestation process lasts about 180 days. Baby goats are called kids. After being born, baby goats can stand and walk around. When they are four months they are weaned and when they reach 30 months they are able to have kids of their own. A male goat is called a billy or a buck, but a female one is called a does. Little goats are very curious and their curiosity rises along with their growth. Anything new or unfamiliar to them will be explored by goats as they always strive to know their surroundings very well. Goats are loveable and when you their small kids you just can't help cuddling with them.
10. Panda
It's a well known fact that pandas are one of the cutest animals in the world. People adore pandas for their beauty and cute look. From July to September mother pandas give birth. The process takes up to 5 months and all pandas are born very small. When they are born they cannot stand as their limbs are very weak. For 2 months baby pandas only drink milk and sleep all day long. After seven days some black hair starts to grow around their eyes and shoulders. Eventually their limbs become stronger. Male pandas develop faster that female ones. When they are already one year old they can take care of themselves. They start eating bamboo and weigh up to 40 kg.
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