Did you think otters were safe? Did you? Perhaps, like me, you never thought of them at all, or paused to consider their more weasel-like features. So allow me to infringe upon that ignorant bliss.

Saturday Night Social: This Is What 36 Panda Cubs Look and Sound Like

Whitney Kimball

10/14/17 8:00pm

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On Friday, the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda rolled out 36 panda cubs for no other purpose than public enjoyment.

Palate Cleanser: This Man Is Playing a Lullaby for a Wee Baby Rhino

Rachel Vorona Cote

7/09/17 10:30pm

What an evening, eh pals? I think we need a palate cleanser, and so I offer you this baby rhinoceros falling asleep to a lullaby.

B-rad, the Baby Sloth, Does Not Know the World Is Burning

Rachel Vorona Cote

1/29/17 8:00pm

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Hello, my darlings. When I write to you these days, I generally bring unhappy, or even near-cataclysmic tidings — and frankly, we all could use a break. And that is why I’d like to introduce you to B-rad, the adorable, if unfortunately named, baby three-toed sloth.

Here Are Some Brand New Maned Wolf Puppies

Joanna Rothkopf

1/12/17 10:30am

Wolf pups (and, eventually, wolves) are perfect. They are loyal to their buddies and killers to anyone else—like me, when trying to get my squad onto the last flume ride of the day at Soak City Water Park, or a good table at a hot tapas restaurant at happy hour.

This Baby Panda Stays Cute Despite His Dramatic Home Life

Joanna Rothkopf

12/16/15 5:50pm

I know it seems like I am on the baby bear beat lately, but that’s only because I am.

I'll Do Anything for This Baby Polar Bear

Joanna Rothkopf

12/15/15 6:10pm

The video above shows a five-week-old little polar bear baby dreaming. I would throw myself on a bomb if it meant saving her.

Let This Newborn Sloth Help You Forget About The State of US Politics

Joanna Rothkopf

8/06/15 10:55pm

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Our potential Republican presidential candidates are basically all anthropomorphic dumpster fires but it doesn’t matter for just this moment because a two-toed sloth was born and you need to look at it.

TGIF: Meet Your New Squeaky Baby Leopard Friend

Madeleine Davies

3/27/15 6:40pm

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Two weeks ago, a clouded leopard cub was born at the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa, Florida. Two days ago, it made its adorable (and noisy) on-camera debut. Can I get real with you and tell you—MY BEST FRIENDS—how much I needed this today? Because I really needed this today.

Here's New Video of Chicago's Rescued Baby Sea Otter. You're Welcome.

Erin Gloria Ryan

11/07/14 1:50pm

I am not exaggerating when I say that the Shedd Aquarium's new rescued baby otter is so cute that watching videos of her ottering around is an almost emotionally overwhelming experience. I'm near tears. It's too much.

Winter the Lamb Is the Adorable Vine Star the World Needs

Rebecca "Burt" Rose

8/29/14 11:10am

Finally the world has the Vine star it truly deserves and desperately needs—Winter, an adorable, bouncing lamb from Australia.

Female Baby Penguin Has Triumphant 'Gender-Reveal' Party in Chicago

Rebecca "Burt" Rose

3/25/14 8:30pm

A baby penguin born at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago has been identified as a girl.

Tired Duckling Trying to Stay Awake Just May Be The Ultimate Squee

Anna Breslaw

5/04/13 12:00pm

His name is Dexter! And he's so tired. This is to Squees what Attila the Hun was to warmongers and/or Mast Brothers Chocolate is to chocolate, AND THEN, SPOILER ALERT, HE SLIDES OFF THE TABLE OH MY GOD I CAN'T. I'm dying now. I'm dead. 'Bye.