When you see a wombat — a fuzzy little marsupial with a friendly face and calm demeanor — you’ll probably immediately want to ...

As the animal hops across the snow ... “They are major ecosystem contributors,” McClean said. Deer mice may be cute and beneficial, but in rare instances they are deadly.

He observed that cute animals share these same traits with babies, which accesses human's nurturing and protective instincts. There's even a name for this: Neotony. Follow TI: On Facebook More ...

At the BBC’s request, science writer and entertainer Simon Watt set out to explore the fascinating biology and psychology behind the effect that looking at cute animals has on our brains.