Cutest Animals You've Never Heard Of

#1 The Sugar Glider

Originating in Australia, the gorgeous Sugar Glider is a lot like a flying squirell. They prefer sweet nectar-filled foods too! 

 

 

#2 The Australian Wallaby

Certainly not the only little-known Australian animal to be dubbed "cute", this baby wallaby is adorable! 

 

 

#3 The Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat

This little critter is found in Australia, and like most marsupials, they're adorable! Fancy cuddling one of these - so sweet. 

#4 The Red-Crested Tree Rat

Who ever thought a rat could be so cute, right? This Red-Crested Tree Rat has beautiful coloring. 

 

#5 The Ploughshare Tortoise

Found in Madagascar, the Ploughshare Tortoise, or Angonoka Tortoise, is critically endangered. Just look at how tiny this baby is!

  

 

#6 The Roloway Monkey

Aww, just look at this little fellow clinging on to his soft toy! This is a baby Roloway Monkey, and they are only found in a small area of eastern Côte d'Ivoire and in the forests of Ghana. 

#7 The Hainan Gibbon

Look at this baby Hainan Gibbon! This species is so rare that they are only found on Hainan Island in China. 

#8 The Red Panda

The Red Panda is found in the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. This cutie may be called a panda, but its closest animal relatives are the raccoon, skunk and weasel!

 

 

#9 The Numbat

Numbats are a marsupial found in Western Australia. This baby numbat is smaller than a human hand! 

#10 The Jerboa

Look at those over-sized ears! This little animal is a cross between a mouse and a rabbit, and it is totally adorable.

 

#11 The Golden Brushtail Possum

Originating in Australia, the Golden Brushtail Possum has a gorgeous yellow color and the cutest little nose! 

#12 The Dik Dik

Strange name but cute as a button! The Dik Dik originates from the bushlands of eastern and southern Africa - We'd love one as a pet! 

#13 The Dhole Puppy

Similar to African wild dogs, the Dhole puppy looks a lot like the pups we often buy as pets! We think they're so cute! 

#14 The Baby Pika

This adorable and tiny mammal is directly related to the rabbit. We think they'd make the most perfect pets.