We’ve all seen baby kittens or puppies melt hearts, but have you ever seen a baby platypus or a newborn anteater? Some animals look so wildly different as babies, it’s hard to believe they’re even real. In this post, we’re taking a closer look at 12 fascinating creatures whose young are rarely seen but utterly adorable. Get ready for some surprising cuteness!
1. Baby Platypus
Baby platypuses, called puggles, are among nature’s strangest-looking newborns. Born without fur and completely blind, they rely on their mothers’ milk, which seeps through the skin, as platypuses don’t have nipples. As they grow, their signature duck-like bills and webbed feet begin to form. These shy creatures stay tucked away in burrows, so glimpsing one in the wild is extremely rare.
