This Facebook Group Celebrates ‘Cute Nopes’ That Might Change Your Mind About Them (43 Pics)

Our world is full of many amazing species; in fact, scientists estimate that there are about 8.7 million animal species living on Earth. But due to the sheer number of animals on the planet, they can’t all be cute and cuddly. We all know how beloved cats and dogs are, but sometimes frogs, owls, hippos, snakes, and insects need a little love too. 

To celebrate all of these underrated but still adorable animals, the Cute Nopes Facebook page was born. We’ve gone through all of their posts to find the best pictures that might convince you that your next pet should be a little slimier or scalier than a puppy. Below, you'll also find an interview with Nancy Lawson, author and creator of The Humane Gardener, to hear her thoughts on these misunderstood animals. Be sure to upvote all of the pics that simultaneously make you say “cute!” and “nope!”, and then if you’re interested in another Bored Panda piece featuring some of the sweetest looking snakes on the internet, look no further than right here.

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