The 10 Most Adorable Animal Friendships

10. A Chimpanzee Adopts An Orphaned Puma Cub

At the The Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species in South Carolina, 5 year old chimpanzee Anjana took up the task of helping to hand-raise an orphaned cub named Sierra. The results were expectedly adorable! (Images via the Daily Mail).

9. A Real Life Thumper & Bambi

A shorty but goody: a rabbit befriends an inquisitive deer with a touch of noses to solidify their new-found friendship!

8. A Very Cuddly Dog And Cat Friendship

7. Orphaned Kangaroo And Wombat Babies Become Playpals

From the Daily Mail, Anzac the baby kangaroo was abandoned and upon taking up residence at the Wildlife Kilmore Rescue Centre in Victoria, Australia, became friends with Peggy the baby wombat. And how adorable is this? According to caretaker Lisa Milligan, “the unlikely friends are comforted by each others movement and heartbeat.”

6. A Dog And Leopard Become Lifelong Friends

Talk about unusual and hilarious! A parakeet tricks a kitten with an olive branch then closes the cage.

4. Kitten And Puppy Become Snuggle Buddies

A newborn puppy is the snuggle buddy of an equally young kitten. Heartwarming!

3. A Puppy And Praying Mantis

Ah, the playful nature of our canine friends! A puppy comes across a praying mantis and the unexpected happens.

2. Orangutan Helps Hand Raise Tiger Cubs

Is there anything cuter than baby orangutans helping to hand raise tiger cubs? Well it turns out…

1. Cheetah and Labrador Become BFF