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[–] Wahots@pawb.social 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I know they are wild animals, but I want to pet one so bad. Why are wild things so cute?

[–] silence7@slrpnk.net 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)
[–] Wahots@pawb.social 1 points 4 months ago

Huh, that's interesting! It also explains why I get similar feelings when I see adults learning how to ski, for example. Their uncertain body language and clumsiness makes me want to help them, it's endearing. Toddlers and baby animals have a similar body language when learning new things (or moving in general).

Empathy signals! :)