There’s cute. Then there’s super cute. And finally, there’s ‘Tiny Animals on Fingers’ cute! Correct us if we’re wrong, but Bored Panda believes that the smaller the animal, the cuter it tends to look. (No offense to all of you BIG animals out there—we still love you very very much! We totally think you’re cute, too, but in a different way.)
There is a wonderfully wholesome subreddit called ‘Tiny Animals on Fingers’ that celebrates the overwhelming cuteness of illegally smol critters perching on people’s fingers. The subreddit, a community of 80k members, does exactly what it says on the tin. The photos are so heartwarming, you’ll think it’s summer again. Have a look at the very best ones below and don’t forget to upvote your fave pics (remember, an upvote is like gently booping these critters, even if it is through your screen).
We’ve got a huge soft spot for frogs and hummingbirds, but we can’t wait to find out which pictures you loved the most!
Bored Panda reached out to 'Help Wildlife,' a British charity-run advice website dedicated to helping wildlife, to talk to them about critters in the wild and what we can do to protect them. "To avoid disturbing small animals when in nature, it's best to stick to established pathways where possible. If you see a nest or other animal habitat then only observe from a distance, never try to touch or interfere. If you have a dog friend walking with you, make sure they're kept under control and they're not allowed to disturb or harm wildlife," Sarah, from 'Help Wildlife,' told us.
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Tiny Baby Chameleons
I thought these might be toys, so I did a reverse image search and found a super cute gif of them all moving about! They really are that cute :D
yes it is! (well this is a bit brighter) they are called Yemen chameleons and these ones are babies, adults are much bigger.
Load More Replies...I have always wanted a chameleon! Watching the babies at the pet store, trying to climb up a small stick, was the most entertaining thing ever to me when I was younger. Honestly, I would still be extremely entertained! How big do these guys normally get?
Those Smol Legs
This Is Actually A Flying Fox Species. A Northern Blossom Bat. Pixie Is A Subadult And 8g
Currently raised by our volunteers, she still needs a bit time before she will start to fly but getting more active now
Hello, little fella. Don't worry, it's not you who is upside-down, it's the world.
I’m saying hi to the bat: Hi cutie I wanna snuggle up with you tonight and every night! Bat says back:I do too bc I’m cute
Sarah from 'Help Wildlife' confirmed to Bored Panda that traffic has "a very big impact" on wildlife of all sizes. "As well as the obvious accidents, roads also divide and reduce their natural territories," she said.
However, not all hope is lost. Some people take the time and energy to protect wildlife from traffic. "Some forward-thinking countries create wildlife crossings when building new roads these days which can be helpful. Otherwise, the best way to prevent the loss of life is to drive carefully, especially in areas with lots of wildlife or where there is undergrowth at the side of the road which animals may dart out from. If an animal comes into contact with your car then always stop and check on them and try to find them help," Sarah explained.
She noted that in the UK, you can check for wildlife rescues by following this link right here while in the US, you can use Animal Help Now.
One Smol Dragon
Tiny Baby Hummingbird Drinking Nectar From A Raspberry
And pooing. I had a baby songbird my cat found in care a couple of days before I could get him to a rescue and for being so tiny they poop SO MUCH
Thank you for the confirmation, I thought I was imagining it
Load More Replies...A Western (Australian) Pygmy Possum
I think that this is a rare image of a gigantic person because there are no small animals in Australia.
Probably the one creature in Australia that doesn't wanna kill you.
i copied and pasted this emoji bc i on PC ;)
Load More Replies...The ‘Tiny Animals on Fingers’ project has been active on Reddit since September 12, 2013. They’ll be celebrating their 8th birthday very soon, so if you enjoy their content, we suggest that you pop in with a quick, “Hello, congratulations, I love what you do, could I have some cake?”
There’s a lot of psychology behind why we find some things cute. According to Dr. Sandra Pimentel, a psychologist at the Montefiore Medical Center in New York, it all ties into evolutionary biology. “If we think about evolution, our goal as a species is to survive and pass on our genes,” she argues.
This Baby Starfish
Looks so happy! Even though it's out of water and they need to be in water in order to survive...
Never take a starfish out of the water, just a few seconds will kill them.
Baby Snapping Turtles Look Just Like Little Dinosaurs
Cute! Hard to imagine that in a few short years it will be the size of a coffee table and able to snap your hand off at the wrist!
Our coffee table is almost 5'x3'x2' so I hope you have a much smaller table😳😂
Load More Replies...Does This Count?
Now you can tell the heroic story of how you survived a vicious alligator attack.
You mean the gator can tell the heroic story of how he attacked the giant and lived.
Load More Replies...“By finding things cute we’re more likely to want to take care of them and protect them. They’re more likely to get the attention of the adults around them, remind them, ‘Hey, take care of me. We’re helpless here,'” Pimentel explains.
Looking at cute things releases dopamine in our brains, making us feel happy. In other words, we’re rewarded for looking at all the various expressions of cuteness to be found in life. Including looking at tiny animals sitting on people’s fingers. Go on, keep scrolling, your brain will thank you for it. Besides, you know you need a small break from school/work/saving the world.
Caterpillar Posing
That's a tobacco or tomato hornworm. They cause untold damage to crops. For true nightmare fuel, google Braconid wasp parasitising hornworm.
Orphaned Baby Opossum I Am Raising
Opossums are marsupials so they are absolutely minuscule when born and then grow to maturity in the mom's pouch.
My Friend's New Baby Turtle
What we tend to find cute boils down to a list of physical characteristics that have different proportions than those of adults. For instance, we’d find an animal or a baby cute because they have a big head relative to their body size. Furthermore, larger eyes, round cheeks, larger foreheads, smaller chins, and smaller noses also increase the level of cuteness.
As much as we might want to hold all the super cute animals that we can, we should be aware that getting involved with wildlife might not be the best option. It’s always best to admire wildlife from afar instead of getting up close and personal.
The Tiniest Of Geckos
I found one in my garden a few weeks ago (along with several assorted frogs) when they dredged a pond next to my house. It was about seven inches long (tail included) and was hanging out under where I keep my garden hose (had a slow drip). I made it a place complete with a water feature until the pond fills up again. Its little eyes looked like black beads on his head. Beautiful lizard.
I would make him a small enclosure. Probably a five gallon tank. Look up care, maybe get him a heat lamp with very low heat.
This Super Adorable Bee
Pinky Finger
Rufus? (Kim possible fandom here!) Is it a Naked mole rat? Or does it get fur later in life, like it's a rat or mouse or something?
It's a little baby rat! They're born nude and grow fur as they get older.
Load More Replies...Do you breed them, it looks like you have breeding boxes in the background, (or it might just be storage.) but it looks like some have bedding in them
I hope you're not using them as feed, they're incredible intelligent and sweet animals, they don't deserve to be used and exploited.
If you’re planning on feeding wild animals (whether teeny-tiny, large, or something in between), you ought to make sure that they don’t become dependent on human beings.
"Make sure it's something healthy, don't feed so much that they become dependent on people, always keeping in mind you won't be the only ones feeding them, and don't let them associate people with food. It's best for their survival that they remain independent and don't start approaching people for food," ‘Help Wildlife’ told Bored Panda during an earlier interview.
So go on, admire all those tiny critters. But don’t be sad if not all of them want to sit on your finger immediately.
Even The Kraken Was Cute Once Upon A Time
Baby Cthulu: Cathuwu demands sacwafices! Everyone: Awww!
Load More Replies...The Tinyness Of This Frog
im looking at all the shopping websites.. and found one!
Load More Replies...Oh my goodness how is he so freaking tiny! 😍 I wonder how much h bigger he will sprout
Tiny Snek
we had one of these guys living by our porch. we'd catch him sunning himself.
*very smol soft voice*: ⁱᵐ ᵃ ˢⁿᵉᵏ. ᵃ ˢˡⁱᵗʰᵉʳʸ ˢˡⁱᵗʰᵉʳʸ ˢⁿᵉᵏ
My Lil' Starfish Buddy
A Little Vietnamese Mossy Frog
His eyes kind of look like a stone called labradorite, shiny, reflective and a beautiful color. Cute little guy
Critically Endangered Baby Lemur Leaf Frog. Being A Wildlife Conservationist Is Tough, But This Little Face Is Why I Do What I Do
Look What I Found
That's an adult male Calliope Hummingbird, the smallest species in the western US! I hope he was feeling okay, because normally they spend most of their time fighting other hummingbirds, not sitting quietly in people's hands.
Otter - Also they also go into a state of torpor. Weird when they are just in a sugar coma, hanging upside down from a feeder
Load More Replies...I've had the distinct pleasure of holding a hummingbird in torpor. A unique and wonderful experience.
Not adult it’s a baby or even infant but yes it is a calliope hummingbird
Tiniest Snek Excited For Boops
Or feeling threatened. Seriously, please don't go poking fingers at animals...it could end badly for both of you.
Be careful. Some baby venomous snakes have even more venom than the adults.
Uh , he's gonna do a bite and he's not heckin around. That big expandable jaw looks like a venomous snake too , so be careful
Tiny Sea Slugs
So cute. I always loved those "touch" pools at the aquarium when I was a kid.
Yes, pusheen. They incorporate the poison of the prey they eat into their system and then use it as a defense against their predators. Pretty cool.
Load More Replies...My favourite animal!!! I wish i lived in a country that had these theyre so colourful, they look like little aliens
A Very Small Cute Hamster
Weekend Crab
release me or the next time you come back i'll pull up with my bois and give you a severe pinching!!
Baby ghost crab 🦀! Cute I always when I go to vacation we hunt for ghost crabs and I almost held one once! It was big I got scared
Much Tiny Boi
We Give Green Tree Pythons A Big Thumbs Up
I hate the way people keep these as pets, they are not meant to live in houses, but in the jungle!
when given an enriching environment they can have a good life and be perfectly happy.
Load More Replies...Two Tiny Newborn Feathertail Gliders
nOW fLY *YEETS* oh wait- yall cant fly- :/
Load More Replies...A Very Tiny Baby Harvest Mouse
Again, not a baby. Small, yes, and adorable, but adolescent at best.
Spotted Turtle And Spotted Frog, Clemmys Guttata And Ranitomeya Vanzolini
frog:oh hi frank I see you got a new shell Turtle: nah just painted my shell to look like you!! Frog: oh that’s so sweet
Baby Ashy Gecko Found In The Florida Keys
Brave Lil Grabbies
I have a sugar glider his name is Viking, he's the cutest and sweetest little guy. I love them.
Load More Replies...Cute! Australia doesn’t have the cutest animals but he’s sooooo cute
This Very Tiny Frog
So adorable with those big eyes That expression makes it look like he's about to burp & from holding it in he will then go flying off of your finger followed by a "ribbit"
Look At You
Here Is A Baby Horned Lizzard
We caught, played with and released these babies and the adults everyday when I was a kid.
I live in Tucson(AZ🌵) and growing up in the 80s I found these guys in our backyard all the time. With time and community growth I haven't seen any in awhile. Growth is good but not at the cost of the habitat. I wish people would remember that we live in their backyard not the other way around. 🥺
Floyd
Welcome To The World Little One
Snort-laugh! I'm going to say that to my brother next year (not in front of my mother obviously)
Load More Replies...its been born and it looks like it wants to go back into its shell XD
Found Two Baby Bats Rolling On My Deck This Morning. I Had Never Seen A Baby Bat Before, Thought Maybe Others Hadn't Either
Oh no. You really should not handle bats without gloves or vaccinations
It's possible that a baby bat has rabies, but rare. I've handled many an adult bat in my life, and they're usually docile enough to be released in a safer environment. Day light is the key.
Load More Replies...Aww. They were probably in your attic vents if you have gable vents. It looks like hail fell and knocked them down. Poor babies!
What a cutie! But you should contact a wildlife rescue group to take care of him, and find out if you need a vaccination in case baby batty is carrying a disease.
How About A Non-Furry Little Guy? This Dude Out With Me For A While In Hawaii
I lived in Hawaii on Oahu. Had geckos in the house. Cockroaches are everywhere in Hawaii and Geckos make them disappear.
Gold Dust Day Gecko. Invasive to Hawaii from Madagascar. The Geico Gecko is a Giant Day Gecko, so closely related.
Teeny Baby Swordfish
Little Ghost
A Tiny Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
I've Never Seen A Baby Catfish In Here
Kitten until they sting you. I was stung by one about this size and it hurt for days (just like a bad yellow-jacket sting)
Load More Replies...Finally someone who observes a fish without taking them out of the water!
Baby Blue Tailed Skink I Found Under My Toolbox
I see those around my house all the time. Now I finally know what they're called.
ive seen those so many times-! they run sUPER fast tho lol
I recently moved to an area where these are common. Im in love with the little turds, lol
the one we get in our garden are huge - about the length of my whole arm
Fuzzy Little Moth
Little Baby Grasshopper Hanging Out
I actually saw one of these the other day! It hopped into a spider web :(
Say Hello To Bugmeat
Tiny Baby Shrew I Found Today
Looks like an adul sized shrew to me, and careful because some shrews are venomous.
The venomous species is the short-tailed shrew which is larger than that, and has a shorter nose. It may be curled up and look asleep because when they are not active, and the temps are cooler, they let their metabolism drop and go into torpor, so as not to lose energy. They need to eat constantly when they are awake.
Load More Replies...Please Enjoy These 3 Babies
When admiring the charm of little creatures in the wild, it’s fascinating to note how the smallest animals communicate and interact with their environments. You might find it interesting to explore the unique sounds and behaviors of some of the tiniest wild cats, which reveals just how varied and adorable wildlife can be, enhancing your appreciation for tiny animals in general.
For a deeper dive into the captivating traits of diminutive wildlife, consider checking out this detailed exploration of their distinctive vocalizations at the little-known sounds of the tiniest wild felines.
Newly Discovered "Nano-Chameleon" Is World's Smallest Known Reptile
Happy Danger Noodle
Tree snake. Almost never see them on the ground as they live in trees, duh. Interestingly they turn a beautiful aqua color when they die. In plus 30 years living on my property, ( lots of trees) have only seen 2 alive. 1 dead. The dead one was when I learned they change color.
I think it looks luke they're having a smiling contest! : )))))
1 Day Old Snek
Little Jumping Spood
I have one living in my office that's even smaller than that. We've named him Norman.
Load More Replies...Turtley Enough For The Turtle Club
No it's not, it's a painted, southern painted I believe as it has the dorsal stripe.
Load More Replies...Master of disguise! No one ever knows what I'm referring to with this quote...
Froggos Really Come In All Sizes
Little Guy Wanted To Say Hello
isn't that a mantis? maybe auto-correct gave you mangos
Load More Replies...This Very Tiny Frog I Found By My Pool Today
Little Starfish
Is it just me or do some of these little guys have extra or missing parts?
Different types of starfish have varying shapes and amounts of legs. Unfortunately it looks like these little guys might be dead
Load More Replies...Bees Having A Snack On My Finger
If He Fits, He Sits
This Goes Here
Babies
Found A Tiny Dekay’s Brown Snake In My Backyard. The Little Noodle Let Me Take A Photo And Then Scurried Off
Baby Snapping Turtle My Mom Found In A Gas Station Parking Lot. He Was Actively Trying To Bite Me
Agreed, look *nothing* like either snapper species
Load More Replies...I hope they moved him somewhere safer than a parking lot.
Load More Replies...This Beautiful Boy Is A Month Out Of Pouch Today
Lots Of Tiny Animals On Lots Of Fingers
Lil Baby Hentz Striped Scorpion
10-Weeks-Old "Trioceros Hoehnelii". They Are Called "Hoehs"
Found This Illegally Smol Froggo Outside
A Juvenile European Lobster
Hummingbird Hit My Door And Got Stunned I Moved Him, So My Dogs Wouldn’t Hurt It. He’s Totally Fine Now. Such Sweet Little Creatures
One Of My Endangered Blanding's Turtles "Emydoidea Blandingii" Taking Her First Breath In My Fingers
A Little Mantis We Found Today
Teeny Spooder I Found In My Kitchen
Rescued This Smol Friend From The Shower
Getting Some Seahorse Hugs
More Amazon Milk Froglet Fun. Little & Large
Fatso and Banjo, that was a frog cartoon in the early 80's, I think 🤔. Such cuties.
The Sworn Protector Of My Garden
Tiny Babies
Her Name Is "Pope Francis The Praying Mantis"
Met This Tiny Unit Today. Its Name Is Lollihops
I Found A Tiny Noodle In The Pool This Morning
Smol Lick
We Have The Same Expression For 2020. "Anotheca Spinosa" Spiny Head Tree Frog Metamorph
The First Mexican Black Kingsnake Hatched
Another Victim Saved From My Killer Kitty, I Think It’s Vile Of Some Sort. I Sent Him On His Way In The Blackberries Away From My House And Wished Him Luck
This is why cats shouldn't be allowed to roam. They devastate wildlife.
To be fair, cats are naturally predators. And in places where there’s a big rodent problem, cats are the most natural way to take care of it.
Load More Replies...Little Crab
Screaming Little One
Possibly screaming at the camera. My leopard gecko will pose for pictures but if I pull my phone up to photograph my birds, they act like I’ve tried to hex them
Teenie Tiny Little Inchworm I Found Today
Everyone Loves A Newborn
Does This Count?
Anoles seem to love biting things much bigger than them. I think they overestimate their power just a little bit
My Baby Hognose Snake On My Thumb
My Parents Recently Visited Costa Rica, Came Back Home To Iowa And Found This Guy Hiding In Their Clothes
Oh no! What do you do with that? Can't send it back, really. Do they survive in wherever-you-live?
Depending on the type of lizard, it’s a new pet! Just go to a local pet store and pick up supplies for a suitable terrarium, read up some care manuals and you’ve got a new friend. This looks like a type a of gecko and many geckos live between 10 and 20 years!
Load More Replies...Tiny Crab Staring Right Back At You
Just Hatched Today. Welcome To The World Little Slug Buddy And Siblings
These Guys Live In My Garden And Bask On The Cement
Little Crab At Virginia Beach
Wild Baby Snek Does A Knot
Little Ribbon Snake Who Wandered Into My Office
A Friend That Almost Landed On A Kid’s Head At Work
Looks like a phidippus audax, aka a bold jumping spider. One of my favorites!
I think so too, I used to have one as a pet. He was such a sweet boy and lived a long time.
Load More Replies...Little Friend Who Crawled Up My Leg On A Camping Trip. He Rested There For A Good Few Minutes
The Tiniest Frog I Have Ever Caught
Found this tiny guy in my kids sandbox. I wish I could get a closer pic, but that was the best my phone would do. Cute little bugger.
Baby Horny Toad
Yes. Horny toads are lizards. (Weird name, i know.) 😁
Load More Replies...A Baby Horned Lizard
Met This Little Friend While On Safari In Kenya
Rescued This Little Guy Swimming In The Pool
Was Told To Post This Here. I Give You A Tiny Grasshopper
Looks As If He Has Summited A Mountain
Found This Guy While On My Honeymoon
I Found A Pseudoscorpion Yesterday
Honestly terrifying. It looks like a tick and a scorpion had a love child
Baby Painted Turtle I Found
The pygmy marmoset is the smallest of all members of the platyrrhine species, its body measures between 14 and 18 cm and has a non-prehensile tail larger than its body, which can measure between 15 and 20 cm, they are so tiny that their weight ranges between 120 grams. Source: https://naturalezasalvaje.es/Animales-mamiferos-mas-adorables-del-mundo.php Titi-pigme...eae320.jpg
Auntriarch, it is. We checked and all of these animals have their Cuteness Permits in order:)
Load More Replies...I didn't know packrats were a real animal! Thanks for sharing.
Load More Replies...Why is this article so oddly specific and also my favorite type of photo
I think this list forgets this small being of the Amazon...
The pygmy marmoset is the smallest of all members of the platyrrhine species, its body measures between 14 and 18 cm and has a non-prehensile tail larger than its body, which can measure between 15 and 20 cm, they are so tiny that their weight ranges between 120 grams.
Source: https://naturalezasalvaje.es/Animales-mamiferos-mas-adorables-del-mundo.php Titi-pigme...c6273f.jpg
Auntriarch, it is. We checked and all of these animals have their Cuteness Permits in order:)
Load More Replies...I didn't know packrats were a real animal! Thanks for sharing.
Load More Replies...Why is this article so oddly specific and also my favorite type of photo
I think this list forgets this small being of the Amazon...
The pygmy marmoset is the smallest of all members of the platyrrhine species, its body measures between 14 and 18 cm and has a non-prehensile tail larger than its body, which can measure between 15 and 20 cm, they are so tiny that their weight ranges between 120 grams.
Source: https://naturalezasalvaje.es/Animales-mamiferos-mas-adorables-del-mundo.php Titi-pigme...c6273f.jpg
