• Question: what's the cutest animal you have seen?

    Asked by anon-349007 to Amy on 8 Feb 2023.
    • Photo: Amy Morris-Drake

      Amy Morris-Drake answered on 8 Feb 2023: last edited 8 Feb 2023 4:32 pm

      I must admit the species I study, dwarf mongooses, are one of the cutest I have seen. Particularly their pups, which when they are born are about 6 cm – tiny!

      I think for me, being able to get a real insight into the behaviour of an animal, like I am able to with the dwarf mongooses, makes the animal cuter. I regularly get to watch baby mongooses playfight with each other, which is adorable!

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  • Photo: Amina

    Amina commented on :

    I mostly work with shrimp, crabs and lobsters, but I have to admit that I have a soft spot for some furry animals too.

    In my opinion, the cutest animal I have ever seen is probably a baby otter. They’re just so adorable with their fluffy fur, playful personalities, and love for swimming around in the water. I can’t help but smile every time I see one!