ADVERTISEMENT

No matter the grey hair, for our parents, we will always be babies. Hence, all the unasked advice on changing jobs, traveling abroad, getting a loan, you know it. But this time, we won't be talking about humans as we shift onto the animal kingdom to see what animal babies are like.

The obvious thing is how impawsibly cute they are. But other than that, for those who skipped biology (myself included), animal babies are somewhat of an unknown terrain. Do baby hedgehogs even have spikes? Do newborn gorillas resemble human beings? Baby sloths, are they just as cute and slow as adult sloths?

So Bored Panda has prepared for you quite a collection of pictures that should answer all these questions. Be prepared to make your heart melt, and don’t forget to upvote your favorite baby animals! Psst! More pictures of rare animal babies you probably have never seen can be found right here.

RELATED:
    #2

    Suddenly, A Tiny Baby Skunk

    Suddenly, A Tiny Baby Skunk

    colorlessbacon Report

    The primary way that animals grow and develop is by building more cells. When an animal eats food, its body breaks the food down and uses it to fuel its energy requirements and build new cells through the process of mitosis. These new, or daughter, cells are often similar in size to the old, or parent, cells.

    In order to produce more cells, animal cells divide in two. The process is a complex one since the parent cell has to produce new organelles for each resulting daughter cell. It then has to copy the genetic code as accurately as possible and transfer both copies of the genetic code into the nuclei of the daughter cells. In science, it’s called mitosis.

    #4

    A Bowl Of Baby Otters

    A Bowl Of Baby Otters

    aucklandzoo Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #5

    There Are Not Enough Baby Hippos

    There Are Not Enough Baby Hippos

    reddit.com Report

    #6

    Newborn Gorilla Reacts To Cold Stethoscope

    Newborn Gorilla Reacts To Cold Stethoscope

    reddit.com Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    demi_zwaan avatar
    Demi Zwaan
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can people see this and kill their mothers and keep the kids as pets?

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu

    However, mitosis requires a lot of energy that comes from food, along with the raw materials for constructing more cells. The food that animals eat is then transformed into usable energy for cells or can be used to build new cells, which form tissues like skin and muscle. The process of growth involves eating food, breaking down food through digestion, absorbing nutrients from food, and building tissue.

    ADVERTISEMENT

    The rate of growth of an organism has a direct impact on its ability to adapt to the environment. For instance, an increase in the rate of growth of fleshy parts of the fish fin would provide an opportunity for the fish to adapt more easily to terrestrial locomotory life than could a fish without this modified fin. Scientists believe that hence, it may play a role in evolution.

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #10

    The Cutest Baby Meerkat You’ll Ever See

    The Cutest Baby Meerkat You’ll Ever See

    Zoo Miami Report

    #11

    I've Never Seen A Baby Squirrel. I Am Not Disappointed

    I've Never Seen A Baby Squirrel. I Am Not Disappointed

    reddit.com Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    jmscargill avatar
    Scagsy
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I die, imma come back as a squirrel. They always seem to be having so much fun.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #12

    This Baby Penguin Looks Like An Angry Kiwi Fruit

    This Baby Penguin Looks Like An Angry Kiwi Fruit

    anthonyhui Report

    #15

    One-Day-Old Puppies Tucked In Safe With Mama - So Beautiful

    One-Day-Old Puppies Tucked In Safe With Mama - So Beautiful

    nicholberrygoldens Report

    #16

    Billy The Endangered Baby Blue Pingu

    Billy The Endangered Baby Blue Pingu

    yankykiwi Report

    #17

    Bet You've Never Seen A Newborn Bunny

    Bet You've Never Seen A Newborn Bunny

    imgur.com Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    khiara avatar
    Jess Ovo
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a cute baby bunny, but it is indeed not a newborn. (They're born naked and blind)

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #18

    I Never Really Considered The Fact That Crows Were Once Babies

    I Never Really Considered The Fact That Crows Were Once Babies

    JamesBonfan Report

    #19

    A Wolf Pup Playing Is The Cutest Thing I've Seen All Day

    A Wolf Pup Playing Is The Cutest Thing I've Seen All Day

    San Diego Zoo Report

    #20

    In Case You're Having A Bad Day, Here's A Baby Okapi

    In Case You're Having A Bad Day, Here's A Baby Okapi

    Clixby Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    the_true_opifex avatar
    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Arthur Dent's only brother was long ago nibbled to death by an okapi. But what a way to go.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #22

    This Baby Pangolin Wants To Talk To You About Something Important

    This Baby Pangolin Wants To Talk To You About Something Important

    KermitTheSnail Report

    #24

    Newborn Baby Gorilla And Mother, Sydney

    Newborn Baby Gorilla And Mother, Sydney

    Taronga Zoo , reddit.com Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    shaynameidela avatar
    Dorothy Parker
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Happy momma. I know it's anthropomorphism, but she does look happy. Lovely portrait.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #26

    This Baby Dolphin Getting A Lift On His Mother's Back

    This Baby Dolphin Getting A Lift On His Mother's Back

    reddit.com Report

    #27

    A Newborn Screech Owl

    A Newborn Screech Owl

    Yayknee Report

    #30

    Baby Raccoon Taking A Nap

    Baby Raccoon Taking A Nap

    fultonsoccer7 Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    jmscargill avatar
    Scagsy
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cute to look at, but give him a mission and a spaceship and he will turn into an angry and potty-mouthed little fellow. Saw it in a documentary.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #32

    Lil Mav At Work With Me

    Lil Mav At Work With Me

    Anme360 Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    1998-mende-laura avatar
    Laura Mende (Human)
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's now CAT-PROPERTY! Go find another stool, my willing underling! Worship me, hooman!!! Bahawhaw!!!! 😼😼😼

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #34

    Newborn Puppy Fits In The Palm Of My Hand

    Newborn Puppy Fits In The Palm Of My Hand

    amypeeeee Report

    #35

    Baby Bat-Eared Fox

    Baby Bat-Eared Fox

    Report

    #36

    I'm Not A Bowling Ball, I'm An Otter-Ball

    I'm Not A Bowling Ball, I'm An Otter-Ball

    imgur.com Report

    #37

    Ok Where Do I Get One Of These?

    Ok Where Do I Get One Of These?

    boxspider Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    jmscargill avatar
    Scagsy
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can tell he has a sore throat just by looking at him. He's a little horse.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #38

    A Cute Baby Jacana With Its Massive Legs

    A Cute Baby Jacana With Its Massive Legs

    Vicky E Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    stevensedwards avatar
    Hannah Edwards
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha! Look at its ridiculous feet! Looks like it’s trying on its mum’s shoes!

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #39

    Newborn Giraffe Smiling

    Newborn Giraffe Smiling

    reddit.com Report

    #40

    One Of Australia Zoo's Newest Explorers Popped His Head Out Of The Pouch This Week

    One Of Australia Zoo's Newest Explorers Popped His Head Out Of The Pouch This Week

    Australia.com Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #42

    This Mother Squirrel Checking On The Newborn

    This Mother Squirrel Checking On The Newborn

    purplebananas Report

    #43

    Baby Axolotl

    Baby Axolotl

    Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    khiara avatar
    Jess Ovo
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's cute, but I'm kind of concerned about why it's missing 3 of its limbs. Ik they can grow them back but how did it lose 3 of them :0

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #44

    Baby Tapir

    Baby Tapir

    Amiee Stubbs Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    the_true_opifex avatar
    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bender is a lone wolf! A solitary eagle! A cuddly baby tapir! And that's why I love him!

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #46

    Two Tiny Newborn Feathertail Gliders

    Two Tiny Newborn Feathertail Gliders

    reddit.com , Taronga Zoo Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    carolyngerbrands avatar
    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cuties. (is a species of marsupial native to eastern Australia. It is the world's smallest gliding mammal and is named for its long feather-shaped tail).

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #47

    If You've Never Seen Baby Hedgehogs, I'm Just Going To Leave This Right Here For You

    If You've Never Seen Baby Hedgehogs, I'm Just Going To Leave This Right Here For You

    shootyshootyguy Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    kicki avatar
    Panda Kicki
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those spikes are really soft. I have cared for orphan ones in a shelter, giving them tiny bottles.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #48

    Adorable Baby Sugarglider

    Adorable Baby Sugarglider

    loopdeloops Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    sammyanne1_sh avatar
    Helen Haley
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Baby sugar gliders are freakin adorable. And they sound like a car alarm. in an endearing way.

    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #49

    Baby Tree Kangaroo

    Baby Tree Kangaroo

    Perth Zoo Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    heathervance avatar
    AzKhaleesi
    Community Member
    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What in the absolute cuteness is this?!? and Why have I never heard /seen one?

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #50

    A 2 Week Old Lemming In A Spoon

    A 2 Week Old Lemming In A Spoon

    JermaineColeslaw Report

    Note: this post originally had 109 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes.