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No matter the grey hair, for our parents, we will always be babies. Hence, all the unasked advice on changing jobs, traveling abroad, getting a loan, you know it. But this time, we won't be talking about humans as we shift onto the animal kingdom to see what animal babies are like.

The obvious thing is how impawsibly cute they are. But other than that, for those who skipped biology (myself included), animal babies are somewhat of an unknown terrain. Do baby hedgehogs even have spikes? Do newborn gorillas resemble human beings? Baby sloths, are they just as cute and slow as adult sloths?

So Bored Panda has prepared for you quite a collection of pictures that should answer all these questions. Be prepared to make your heart melt, and don’t forget to upvote your favorite baby animals! Psst! More pictures of rare animal babies you probably have never seen can be found right here.

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    Suddenly, A Tiny Baby Skunk

    Suddenly, A Tiny Baby Skunk

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    The primary way that animals grow and develop is by building more cells. When an animal eats food, its body breaks the food down and uses it to fuel its energy requirements and build new cells through the process of mitosis. These new, or daughter, cells are often similar in size to the old, or parent, cells.

    In order to produce more cells, animal cells divide in two. The process is a complex one since the parent cell has to produce new organelles for each resulting daughter cell. It then has to copy the genetic code as accurately as possible and transfer both copies of the genetic code into the nuclei of the daughter cells. In science, it’s called mitosis.

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    A Bowl Of Baby Otters

    A Bowl Of Baby Otters

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    There Are Not Enough Baby Hippos

    There Are Not Enough Baby Hippos

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    Newborn Gorilla Reacts To Cold Stethoscope

    Newborn Gorilla Reacts To Cold Stethoscope

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    Demi Zwaan
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can people see this and kill their mothers and keep the kids as pets?

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    However, mitosis requires a lot of energy that comes from food, along with the raw materials for constructing more cells. The food that animals eat is then transformed into usable energy for cells or can be used to build new cells, which form tissues like skin and muscle. The process of growth involves eating food, breaking down food through digestion, absorbing nutrients from food, and building tissue.

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    The rate of growth of an organism has a direct impact on its ability to adapt to the environment. For instance, an increase in the rate of growth of fleshy parts of the fish fin would provide an opportunity for the fish to adapt more easily to terrestrial locomotory life than could a fish without this modified fin. Scientists believe that hence, it may play a role in evolution.

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    #10

    The Cutest Baby Meerkat You’ll Ever See

    The Cutest Baby Meerkat You’ll Ever See

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    I've Never Seen A Baby Squirrel. I Am Not Disappointed

    I've Never Seen A Baby Squirrel. I Am Not Disappointed

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    Scagsy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I die, imma come back as a squirrel. They always seem to be having so much fun.

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    #12

    This Baby Penguin Looks Like An Angry Kiwi Fruit

    This Baby Penguin Looks Like An Angry Kiwi Fruit

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    #15

    One-Day-Old Puppies Tucked In Safe With Mama - So Beautiful

    One-Day-Old Puppies Tucked In Safe With Mama - So Beautiful

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    #16

    Billy The Endangered Baby Blue Pingu

    Billy The Endangered Baby Blue Pingu

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    #17

    Bet You've Never Seen A Newborn Bunny

    Bet You've Never Seen A Newborn Bunny

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    Jess Ovo
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a cute baby bunny, but it is indeed not a newborn. (They're born naked and blind)

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    #18

    I Never Really Considered The Fact That Crows Were Once Babies

    I Never Really Considered The Fact That Crows Were Once Babies

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    #19

    A Wolf Pup Playing Is The Cutest Thing I've Seen All Day

    A Wolf Pup Playing Is The Cutest Thing I've Seen All Day

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    #20

    In Case You're Having A Bad Day, Here's A Baby Okapi

    In Case You're Having A Bad Day, Here's A Baby Okapi

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    Katie Lutesinger
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Arthur Dent's only brother was long ago nibbled to death by an okapi. But what a way to go.

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    #22

    This Baby Pangolin Wants To Talk To You About Something Important

    This Baby Pangolin Wants To Talk To You About Something Important

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    #24

    Newborn Baby Gorilla And Mother, Sydney

    Newborn Baby Gorilla And Mother, Sydney

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    Dorothy Parker
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Happy momma. I know it's anthropomorphism, but she does look happy. Lovely portrait.

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    #26

    This Baby Dolphin Getting A Lift On His Mother's Back

    This Baby Dolphin Getting A Lift On His Mother's Back

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    A Newborn Screech Owl

    A Newborn Screech Owl

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    #30

    Baby Raccoon Taking A Nap

    Baby Raccoon Taking A Nap

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    Scagsy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cute to look at, but give him a mission and a spaceship and he will turn into an angry and potty-mouthed little fellow. Saw it in a documentary.

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    #32

    Lil Mav At Work With Me

    Lil Mav At Work With Me

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    Laura Mende (Human)
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's now CAT-PROPERTY! Go find another stool, my willing underling! Worship me, hooman!!! Bahawhaw!!!! 😼😼😼

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    #34

    Newborn Puppy Fits In The Palm Of My Hand

    Newborn Puppy Fits In The Palm Of My Hand

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    #35

    Baby Bat-Eared Fox

    Baby Bat-Eared Fox

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    #36

    I'm Not A Bowling Ball, I'm An Otter-Ball

    I'm Not A Bowling Ball, I'm An Otter-Ball

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    #37

    Ok Where Do I Get One Of These?

    Ok Where Do I Get One Of These?

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    Scagsy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can tell he has a sore throat just by looking at him. He's a little horse.

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    #38

    A Cute Baby Jacana With Its Massive Legs

    A Cute Baby Jacana With Its Massive Legs

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    Hannah Edwards
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha! Look at its ridiculous feet! Looks like it’s trying on its mum’s shoes!

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    #39

    Newborn Giraffe Smiling

    Newborn Giraffe Smiling

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    #40

    One Of Australia Zoo's Newest Explorers Popped His Head Out Of The Pouch This Week

    One Of Australia Zoo's Newest Explorers Popped His Head Out Of The Pouch This Week

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    #42

    This Mother Squirrel Checking On The Newborn

    This Mother Squirrel Checking On The Newborn

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    Baby Axolotl

    Baby Axolotl

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    Jess Ovo
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's cute, but I'm kind of concerned about why it's missing 3 of its limbs. Ik they can grow them back but how did it lose 3 of them :0

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    #44

    Baby Tapir

    Baby Tapir

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    Katie Lutesinger
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bender is a lone wolf! A solitary eagle! A cuddly baby tapir! And that's why I love him!

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    #46

    Two Tiny Newborn Feathertail Gliders

    Two Tiny Newborn Feathertail Gliders

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    Caro Caro
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cuties. (is a species of marsupial native to eastern Australia. It is the world's smallest gliding mammal and is named for its long feather-shaped tail).

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    #47

    If You've Never Seen Baby Hedgehogs, I'm Just Going To Leave This Right Here For You

    If You've Never Seen Baby Hedgehogs, I'm Just Going To Leave This Right Here For You

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    Panda Kicki
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those spikes are really soft. I have cared for orphan ones in a shelter, giving them tiny bottles.

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    #48

    Adorable Baby Sugarglider

    Adorable Baby Sugarglider

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    Helen Haley
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Baby sugar gliders are freakin adorable. And they sound like a car alarm. in an endearing way.

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    #49

    Baby Tree Kangaroo

    Baby Tree Kangaroo

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    AzKhaleesi
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What in the absolute cuteness is this?!? and Why have I never heard /seen one?

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    #52

    There's A Newborn Lynx At The Nashville Zoo

    There's A Newborn Lynx At The Nashville Zoo

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    #54

    A Baby Turtle Coming Out From The Egg

    A Baby Turtle Coming Out From The Egg

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    #56

    Baby Flamingo

    Baby Flamingo

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    Roy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *tries moonwalk for the first time* its not my cup of tea, I'm gonna sleep

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    #57

    The Quoll, A Carnivorous Marsupial From Australia/New Guinea As A Baby

    The Quoll, A Carnivorous Marsupial From Australia/New Guinea As A Baby

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    #58

    A Baby Tank Puppy Was Born At The Miami Zoo

    A Baby Tank Puppy Was Born At The Miami Zoo

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    #61

    We Need More Baby Seal Around Here

    We Need More Baby Seal Around Here

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    #65

    Baby Dik-Dik’s One Of The Smallest And Most Adorable Animals On The Earth

    Baby Dik-Dik’s One Of The Smallest And Most Adorable Animals On The Earth

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    #66

    A Newborn Elephant Seal Pup Only Minutes Old

    A Newborn Elephant Seal Pup Only Minutes Old

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    #67

    I Often Substitute Teach At A Small Farm Town Nearby. Here’s The Ag’s Class Current “Project”

    I Often Substitute Teach At A Small Farm Town Nearby. Here’s The Ag’s Class Current “Project”

    She was born premature, close to 2 lbs, when most are born closer to 10 lbs.

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    #70

    This Tiny Fox Has Been Visiting Our Garden Every Day And Wants To Be Friends

    This Tiny Fox Has Been Visiting Our Garden Every Day And Wants To Be Friends

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    #71

    Baby Swordfish. This Little Guy Can Grow Over 1000 Lbs

    Baby Swordfish. This Little Guy Can Grow Over 1000 Lbs

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    Mommy Left Her Newborn To Go Feed For The Day So She'll Probably Come Back For Her Tonight

    Mommy Left Her Newborn To Go Feed For The Day So She'll Probably Come Back For Her Tonight

    But until then we have a cute little deer curled up outside our patio! It took all my will to not pet it.

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    Taylor Storrs
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great job on resisting❣️ I met a couple who saw a fawn and took it home with them. Needless to say, I was livid. That little baby is adorable❤️❤️

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    #74

    Tiny Hummingbird Drinking Some Juice

    Tiny Hummingbird Drinking Some Juice

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    Scagsy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to be a football coach and after every teamtalk I would say 'Any questions?' and my mate would always, without fail, say;'What's the average wingspeed of a hummingbird?'. We didn't win a lot.

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    #75

    Three Newborn Siberian Tigers

    Three Newborn Siberian Tigers

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    Laura Mende (Human)
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Far left: "Hear the mighty beast, unworthy mortals! Fear me and my siblings!" 🐯

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    #77

    Baby Flying Squirrel

    Baby Flying Squirrel

    Found on a job site while removing a large old tree. Mama was nowhere to be found, so my co-worker rehabilitated this little guy. His name is Rocco.

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    Just A Baby Hippo

    Just A Baby Hippo

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    Seaside Charlie
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do you mean "just" a baby hippo. He/She is beautiful in every way. 5 years from now they're the "Boss"!

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    #79

    Pet Baby Dinosaur (Tokay Gecko)

    Pet Baby Dinosaur (Tokay Gecko)

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    #80

    I Found This Guy All Alone In The Grass

    I Found This Guy All Alone In The Grass

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    #84

    Saved This Adorable Baby Opossum From My Dog. Look At That Face

    Saved This Adorable Baby Opossum From My Dog. Look At That Face

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    Katy McMouse
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Upon seeing his reflection - " Holy hell! I'm huuuge! "

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    #85

    This Newborn Calf Is Curious About My Cellphone

    This Newborn Calf Is Curious About My Cellphone

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    #87

    My Fiancé Befriended An Overly Photogenic 9 Day Old Baby Goat

    My Fiancé Befriended An Overly Photogenic 9 Day Old Baby Goat

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    Skara Brae
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first I thought she had a snake on her hair. Then I saw the goat.

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    #88

    Ever Seen A Bucket Of Baby Sea Turtles? Got To Release Them Last Night Into The Ocean

    Ever Seen A Bucket Of Baby Sea Turtles? Got To Release Them Last Night Into The Ocean

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    Baby Giraffe Loves To Smile

    Baby Giraffe Loves To Smile

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    #94

    Even Though I'm A Baby I'm Terrifying Akubi

    Even Though I'm A Baby I'm Terrifying Akubi

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    #95

    I Had A Bad Day Today. Then I Looked Up Baby Meerkats And My Day Was A Little Less Bad

    I Had A Bad Day Today. Then I Looked Up Baby Meerkats And My Day Was A Little Less Bad

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    #96

    A Newborn Turtle Touches The Sea For The First Time

    A Newborn Turtle Touches The Sea For The First Time

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    #99

    Baby Red-Bellied Short-Necked Turtle Has Moves

    Baby Red-Bellied Short-Necked Turtle Has Moves

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    #100

    Bushdog Baby

    Bushdog Baby

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    #101

    Our Goat Had Babies Yesterday

    Our Goat Had Babies Yesterday

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    #103

    I Did A Newborn Photoshoot For My Little Rescue Squirrel, Cardboard. I Know I'm Insane, But It Turned Out Pretty Cute

    I Did A Newborn Photoshoot For My Little Rescue Squirrel, Cardboard. I Know I'm Insane, But It Turned Out Pretty Cute

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    #105

    A Newborn Antarctic Fur Seal Pup Perches Itself On Top Of A Mound Of Tussock Grass. South Georgia, Antarctica

    A Newborn Antarctic Fur Seal Pup Perches Itself On Top Of A Mound Of Tussock Grass. South Georgia, Antarctica

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    #106

    My Father Likes To Take Photos Of His Newborn Deers. He Just Send Me This Photo

    My Father Likes To Take Photos Of His Newborn Deers. He Just Send Me This Photo

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    #108

    Favorite Part About My Job? Newborn Puppies

    Favorite Part About My Job? Newborn Puppies

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    #109

    Baby Iguana Hanging Out With Its Mom

    Baby Iguana Hanging Out With Its Mom

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    Roxy Eastland
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is not a baby iguana! It's a species of lizard that eats parasites off of iguanas. I'm trying to google the name of the species without success so far - perhaps someone else knows?

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