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15 Animals That Should Be Pets

A list of the fuzzy, cuddly, and adorable.

Amy Grandidier
Feb 08, 2016
Southeast Missouri State University
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I have 10 animals, and I love them all dearly, but sometimes I think I want a mountain lion or some crazy not domesticated animal like that. I compiled a list of the cuddly and cute animals I want as pets!


1. Capybara

The capybara is the world's largest rodent, native to South and Central America, and my favorite animal.

2. Quokka

The quokka has the cutest cheeks ever. It is way too obvious why everyone needs one of these.

3. Slow Loris

Slow Lorises actually make me sob. I love them. I want one. However, they're extremely poisonous, so don't make one mad.

4. Fennec Fox

Its ears. That's all.

5. Sloth

Recently I got a sloth Build-A-Bear, and now I'm obsessed.

6. Penguin

You can legally "adopt" a penguin, and technically that penguin is "yours," but not really. Wouldn't it be sweet to have this ball of fluff as all your own?

7. Polar Bears

They are basically large, fluffy, cold pillows.

8. Snow Leopard

A huge cat that is just as lazy as you!

9. Otter

You don't even need a boyfriend. Otters hold paws with their friends so they don't float away from each other.

10. Bearded Tamarin Monkey

The best beard you will ever see paired with the cutest eyes.

11. Arctic Wolf

There's something about the white fur and its serious face that make this animal majestic and lovable.

12. Red Panda

Just look at the gif.

13. Wombat

This little guy just wants to be loved.

14. Deer

Only the baby ones.

15. Pine Marten

His fur. That's all.

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