Hug it out with cute critters this Valentine’s Day

Hey there, lovebirds! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it should come as no surprise that Cuteness HQ is a big fan of the the holiday. After all, plenty of the animal kingdom is quick to show their affection for their loved ones. So let’s celebrate some love with hugging and snuggling critters.

Chick it out

Brings a new meaning to the phrase “cat nap.”

Sloths: the ultimate hugging machines

Stuffed animals: the unsung heroes of snuggling

Squeak!

Squeak squeak squeak.

Sometimes, hugs are not the obvious solution

But they figured it out eventually!

“Put your trunk on my shoulder”

“Hold me in your trunk, baby (elephant).”

And to close, a personal favorite

Seriously, this is one of my top 10 cute videos of all time.