What is it about cuddly kittens and droopy-eyed dogs that melt our hearts and widen our smiles? Believe it or not, researchers studied the science behind cuteness and viewing pictures of cute animals causes the release of dopamine — the “feel-good chemical.”
Desperate for dopamine? These 5 animals will cause ooh-ing, aww-ing, squealing and lots of smiling. We can’t get enough of…
This pug cheerfully ‘chillen down the Shenandoah River.
These twin-grinning cheetahs.
This lizard’s side smile.
These doodles that love to share.
And finally, this toothy friend from the Virginia Zoo.
