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78 Hilarious Animal Pictures That Show Them At Their Derpiest (New Pics)
When humans see another human deep in thought, with a frown on their face, we tend to imagine that they are thinking about something complicated, like math or if they left the oven on. When we see a dog with the same expression, it’s funny because they might be trying to remember, say, where they buried a tennis ball.
So we’ve gathered some of the best pictures from people who managed to immortalize the hilarious, goofy and adorable faces animals were making. Settle in as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments section down below.
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Say Hello To The Baby
Woke Up To These Two Staring At Me At 7 Am After Getting Home From A Long Weekend Getaway
This Is Loki, He's A Million Rescue
Have you ever found yourself staring at a video of a baby red panda sneezing and suddenly felt like your heart was melting into a puddle of sugary goo on the floor? You are not alone because this is a perfectly normal human reaction that has been hardwired into our brains over millions of years of evolution. As we navigate the high tech landscape of 2026 it seems like we are more obsessed with cute animals than ever before.
Whether it is a tiny jumping spider wearing a water droplet like a hat or a golden retriever with a permanent look of concern we are biologically defenseless against certain facial features. This phenomenon is not just a random quirk of personality but a sophisticated survival mechanism that ensures we do not just ignore small vulnerable things.
Dog Did This. The Cuteness
This Corgi Got Some Good Stuff From The Vet
Scientists have spent decades trying to figure out exactly why a pair of giant eyeballs on a round furry head can turn a grown adult into a babbling mess of high pitched noises and the results are both fascinating and slightly hilarious. The foundation of this obsession lies in a concept called the Kindchenschema or the baby schema which was first proposed by ethologist Konrad Lorenz in the mid twentieth century.
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My Cat & I Took The Perfect Selfie
My Boy When Asking For A Treats. How Could I Resist That Adorable Smile?
Lorenz identified a specific set of physical features that we instinctively perceive as cute such as a large head relative to body size and a high protruding forehead and large eyes and chubby cheeks. When you look at a classic study on the baby schema you realize that these features are basically a biological cheat code.
My Twin Cats Meeting Their New Baby Brother!
Sorry, Did I Take Your Spot?
A Friends Majestic Huskies
We are evolutionarily programmed to respond to these traits because they are the hallmark of human infants who require constant care and protection to survive. Our brains are essentially tricked into thinking that a Scottish Fold cat or a baby seal is a tiny human who needs a snack and a nap. This cross species confusion is a major reason why we feel an overwhelming urge to nurture animals that look absolutely nothing like us.
A Local Farm Where I Live Had Trouble With Their Flock All Wanting To Sleep In The Same House, Each Night They Have To Go Break Them Up
The other night they found their dog had joined in.
The Faces I Was Greeted With This Morning When I Made It Out To The Goat’s Shelter. “Did You Bring Us The Treats?”
When I Didn't Give Her The Last Bite Of My Burger
When we see something that fits this criteria our brains release a massive hit of dopamine which is the same chemical associated with rewards like eating chocolate or winning a game. Research conducted at the University of Oxford has shown that the brain processing of cuteness happens incredibly fast in about a seventh of a second. This quick response occurs in the orbitofrontal cortex which is the area responsible for emotion and pleasure. It is like our brain sees a Pomeranian and immediately hits the big red button labeled pure joy. This reaction is so powerful that it can even improve our focus and productivity.
No Matter How Bad Your Day Was I Can Assure You That Peanut’s Was Worse
My Wife And I Met A Mini Horse In Iceland That Found Me Hilarious
A New Face On The Farm Today
A famous study from Hiroshima University found that people who looked at pictures of baby animals before performing a task actually performed better than those who looked at adult animals or neutral images. So the next time your boss catches you looking at capybaras on your lunch break you can technically argue that you are just optimizing your cognitive performance for the afternoon.
Often My Cat Has A "Did I Leave The Stove On?" Look On Her Face
I'm Pretty Sure My Girlfriend's Favorite Hobby Is Getting My Dog To Pose Using My Computer
I'm Batman
Some animals have even evolved specifically to exploit this human weakness. Take for instance the domestic dog which has developed a special muscle called the levator anguli oculi medialis that allows them to raise their inner eyebrows. This movement creates the iconic puppy dog eyes expression which makes them look sad and vulnerable and very human-like.
Made A Pillow Cover Of My Cat And Her Reaction Is Priceless
My Wife (Right ) Had A Moment With A Derpy Alpaca (Left)
My African Sideneck Turtle's Face When She Moved Into Her New 55 Gallon Tank. I Think She Likes It
According to research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences wolves do not have this muscle but dogs developed it after thousands of years of living alongside humans. It is a masterful piece of biological manipulation that ensures they get the best spot on the couch and the last bite of your sandwich. We find these expressions cute because they mimic our own facial cues for sadness or longing and we are suckers for a creature that looks like it needs a hug.
The Perfect Best Man
My Dog's Favourite Toy. Watching The Faces Of People Who Are Walking Past When My Dog Is Staring Out The Window With Them In His Mouth Is Brilliant
My Beautiful Husky Looking Out The Window
There is also the strange phenomenon of cute aggression which is that intense feeling of wanting to squeeze or even mock bite something because it is just too adorable to handle. If you have ever looked at a tiny hedgehog and thought that you wanted to literally explode then you have experienced this. A study by researchers at Yale University suggests that this is actually our brain trying to regulate an overwhelming positive emotion. When the joy we feel is too intense the brain throws in a dash of aggression to balance things out so we do not become incapacitated by the cuteness. It is a wild emotional seesaw that keeps us functional enough to actually feed the cat instead of just staring at it in a trance for eight hours.
My Friend Made Holes In His Gate So Gus The Labrador Can See And Sniff
My Husky Fell Asleep Like This Tonight. Don't Worry, We Checked, And She Is Still Breathing
This Looks So Stupid
Ultimately we find certain animal faces cute because we are a deeply social and nurturing species. We project our own complex emotions onto the blank stares of alpacas and the goofy grins of axolotls because it helps us connect with the world around us. In 2026 as our lives become more integrated with artificial intelligence and digital interfaces these raw biological connections to the animal kingdom become even more precious. We are not just looking at a screen full of pixels but at an ancient reminder of our own humanity and our capacity for care. Whether it is a baby elephant trying to use its trunk for the first time or a grumpy looking toad sitting on a leaf these faces remind us that the world is full of small wonders that are worth protecting even if they are just doing it for the snacks.
“You Got Bucked Off Because You Were On Another Horse, And Not Me”. The Face Of Judgment
He Missed His Morning Walk Because I Woke Up With A Migraine. By His Expression, This Apparently Means He’ll Never Go On A Walk Again
This Raccoon Sleeping On My Balcony
The Beauty That Is Athena
How My Velcro Dog Naps
My Husky Made The Perfect Face When I Ask Him To Come Inside
He Thought Bath Time Was A 1 Time Thing
Ferrets Are The Best Pets And I Want One (Not Mine)
Void Is Pleased
The Look My Dog Gave Me When He Was Introduced To The New Family Puppy
He Did A Bunch Of Catnip, Saw Himself In The Mirror And Had A Self-Realization That He Indeed, Is A Cat
This Looks Like An Art Installation
What In The Pet Cemetery Is Going On Here?
My Majestic Floof
My Drink Is Watching Me
Monster Under The Couch, What Do I Do?
She’s Beauty And Grace, She Screams In Your Face
Not Sure Who This Guy/Gal Is, Flew Into My Car Earlier
This Looks Like A Kid Trying To Smile For Picture Day
Top Flight Security’s #1 Employee
Sodak's Hairy Face
My Dog’s Face When I Tried To Take Back A Steak Bone She Stole Off A Table
My Cat Finnegan Loves This Blanket
I Got Locked Out And Our Cat Just Gave Me This Stupid Look
Looked Over And Saw My New Puppy Sitting Like This... Just... Watching Me
Big Yawn
I Took A Photo Of Porridge While He Was Doing Business And I Can’t Stop Laughing At His Face
Tried Doing A Nice Fall Photoshoot
We Put A Flower Headband Thingy On Our Husky. He Looked Like He Was Tripping Hard At Edc
A Possessive Geriatric Scrunge That Doesn’t Let Me Get Dressed For Work
Forward Facing King Cobra
Anime Face When Getting His Shots. Frosty Alittle Curious On What’s Going On
I Meant To Take A Video And This Happened
Got Recommended To Post This Here
Does Anyone Else’s Bunny Get So Excited With Apple?
My Doggo Using The Sofa Strangely
When You Find Some Delicious Alfalfa Left On The Truck
This Is His "Never Stop" Face
My Parents’ Dog Escaped From Her Travel Carrier And Then Made This Face
Our Groomer Made A Toupee Out Of Our Corgi’s Hair. Derp Mode Activated
The Face You Make When Your Human Stops Feeding You
Perfectly Timed Shot Of My Dogs
Her Happy Face
He's Mad About His Diet. I Love His Goofy Face
Hedgehog
It Took 3 Years, 6 Months And 18 Days But This Afternoon I Finally Taught My Dog How To Smile On Command. I'm So Proud
The Look On My Face When My Front Camera Is On
My Friend's Dog Sleeps Like This
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