17 Times Animals Proved They're Better at Unlikely Friendships Than Humans Are
The animal kingdom is simultaneously simple and complex. Things might seem black and white at times, while at others, they are complicated and confusing.
One thing is for certain: many times, we humans make assumptions about an animal's capacity for empathy, understanding, and friendship, especially when it comes to other species of animals with whom we often expect them to not get along at all.
We've seen too many cats versus dogs world wrestling matches to be surprised when these duos cozy up for a cuddle together. That's just the tip of the iceberg, of course.
Recently, we have witnessed some seriously unexpected friendships and companionships grow among some really unlikely animals, and quite frankly, it's the motivation we need to be kind. If these oddballs can get along, so can we.
1. A Dog and a Duck
Golden retrievers have been used as phenomenal hunting companions, especially when it comes to fowl. Yet this duo has totally nailed friendship goals.
2. Kids and a Kitten
Fun Fact: baby goats are called kids. These kids found a snuggly cat to cozy up with, or perhaps the cat found them. Either way, they are totally adorable.
3. Baby Forest Pupper Meets House Pupper, Adorableness Ensues
Look, I don't care who you think you are. This is adorable.
4. Motherly Hen Proves Her Instincts by Protecting Kittens During a Storm
In another universe, those kittens would have eaten her.
5. A Wiener Dog and a Seal? BFFs.
Sorry folks, Ayla and Stanley are friendship goals.
6. Mule Deer and the Cat
They just stopped by to say hi.
7. BROS
Who would have thought a cow and a cat could be such pals? Not I, until now.
8. A Puppy and a Kitten
Instead of fighting like cats and dogs, why not be pals like them?
9. The Warmth of Friendship
Is this cat just soaking up the heat lamp under the guise of bonding with his turtle BFF? Maybe, but they're still so stinkin' cute together.
10. I Don't Know What I Expected, But to Be Totally Sincere: It Wasn't This.
Is life a video game or something? A Disney movie? I don't know anymore.
11. Have You Ever Seen a Horse Kiss a Cat?
Now you have.
12. I Thought This Was a Horror Movie Waiting to Happen.
Instead, this bunny and doggo are the best of friends, and my heart feels the wholesome warmth.
13. A Swan and Her Fishy Friends
Why eat fish when you can feed fish? Why, indeed.
14. The Great Leader
Just a cat overseeing business as usual with the sheep.
15. This Monkey Is a Friendly Visitor
They visit this dog every day. How sweet is that?
16. I Know How This Looks, But It's Way Cute.
This cat is not prepping the duck for dinner; she is giving the duck a bath. D'awh.
17. However Cute All These Animals Were or Are, This Dynamic Duo Most Definitely Takes the Gold Star for the Most Stunning of Them All.
I bet your dog never brought home a panther pal.
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