“Zebras Can’t Sleep Alone”: 40 People Share The Most Wholesome Animal Facts They Know

When it comes to the friendliest ocean dwellers, dolphins take the cake. These incredibly intelligent creatures are among the smartest and friendliest species. They often travel in large groups called pods, as they love to stick with their friends and even play games with one another. They can be trained to perform or help the military as divers, and they have even been known to protect humans from shark attacks by scaring them away. These friendly swimmers can be found in many parts of the world, including salt and freshwater, and they can even have beautiful pink skin, as seen on Amazon River Dolphins.

And how could I bring attention to some of the world's most wholesome animals without mentioning man's best friend? We all know dogs are loyal, intelligent, loving and caring, but did you know they can actually smell our emotions? Considering that their sense of smell is about 100,000 times stronger than ours, it should be no surprise that they can smell it immediately when we become frightened. Even if we don't notice it, our bodies start to perspire when we're scared, and our dogs will pick up on the scent and come to protect us. Even if you're not a dog lover, it's pretty cool to know that they're looking out for us whenever they're around.

We hope your face is hurting from smiling as you read all of these wholesome animal facts. I'm not saying you should rush out to adopt a beaver or a giraffe after reading this article, but if you're feeling more inclined to bring the pigeons in the park some bread, I think my colleagues and I have done our jobs. Keep upvoting the pics and facts that warm your heart, and then feel free to share even more wholesome animal facts down below. And if you're interested in learning more sweet facts about animals, I recommend checking out this Bored Panda article next.