The world's cutest animals
Chapter 1
The science of cute
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Chapter 2
Masters of the desert and snow
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Chapter 3
Aquatic wonders of the world
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Chapter 4
Tree dwellers and forest climbers
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The world's cutest animals
Ch 1 · The science of cute
Fun Fact
Cute brain science: Looking at cute animal photos releases dopamine, which can actually increase your focus and fine motor skills by up to 44 percent.
Glossary
kindchenschema (noun)
A set of infantile physical features, such as large eyes and a round head, that triggers an instinctive nurturing response in adults. Austrian ethologist Konrad Lorenz proposed this concept in 1943 to explain why humans care for helpless offspring.
A set of infantile physical features, such as large eyes and a round head, that triggers an instinctive nurturing response in adults. Austrian ethologist Konrad Lorenz proposed this concept in 1943 to explain why humans care for helpless offspring.
Quiz
According to a Japanese study, looking at cute animal photos can improve your performance in which area?
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What is the scientific term for the set of baby-like physical features that humans find cute?
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What psychological term describes the harmless urge to squeeze or pinch an adorable animal?
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A famous 1959 experiment in Russia bred which animal for tameness, resulting in floppy ears and curly tails?