Scientists have identified certain features that make babies and some animals look cut to us, but these features also enabled the animals. People think pandas are cute because they have a big head, big eyes, and look harmless. Cute cues make it appear that an animal is young and helpless, as well as, it needs to be take care of. People around the world all use cute imagery in their culture. Many times these “cute” factors make us think these animals are just cute when really these factors aid in the animal’s survival. A penguin’s black and white coat make it look cute but it also keeps it safe from predators and help the penguin to find a similar mate.
