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10 most loved animals in the World

Animals bring joy, comfort, and inspiration. Here are the 10 most loved animals in the world, adored for their beauty, loyalty, and emotional connection with humans.

September 14, 2025 / 11:01 IST
Dogs: Loyal, protective, and affectionate, dogs are universally cherished companions. Their playful spirit, deep bond with humans, and unwavering love earn them the title of “man’s best friend. (Image: Canva)
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Dogs: Loyal, protective, and affectionate, dogs are universally cherished companions. Their playful spirit, deep bond with humans, and unwavering love earn them the title of “man’s best friend”. (Image: Canva)
Cats: Cats captivate people with their mysterious charm. Known for companionship, playfulness, and soothing purrs, they are adored worldwide as loving, low-maintenance pets. (Image: Canva)
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Cats: Cats captivate people with their mysterious charm. Known for companionship, playfulness, and soothing purrs, they are adored worldwide as loving, low-maintenance pets. (Image: Canva)
Horses: Horses symbolise freedom and partnership. Loved for their beauty, loyalty, and history alongside humans, they inspire admiration in both working roles and sport. (Image: Canva)
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Horses: Horses symbolise freedom and partnership. Loved for their beauty, loyalty, and history alongside humans, they inspire admiration in both working roles and sport. (Image: Canva)
Dolphins: Dolphins are admired for their acrobatics and social skills. Their ability to connect with humans makes them one of the ocean’s most loved creatures. (Image: Canva)
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Dolphins: Dolphins are admired for their acrobatics and social skills. Their ability to connect with humans makes them one of the ocean’s most loved creatures. (Image: Canva)
Rabbits: Soft, gentle, and adorable, rabbits are popular pets. Their playful hops, quiet companionship, and cuddly nature make them especially loved by children and families. (Image: Canva)
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Rabbits:Soft, gentle, and adorable, rabbits are popular pets. Their playful hops, quiet companionship, and cuddly nature make them especially loved by children and families. (Image: Canva)
Fennec Fox: The Fennec Fox, with its oversized ears and petite frame, is adored for its adorable looks. Native to deserts of North Africa, it survives heat with big ears that also charm humans. (Image: Canva)
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Fennec Fox: The Fennec Fox, with its oversized ears and petite frame, is adored for its adorable looks. Native to deserts of North Africa, it survives heat with big ears that also charm humans. (Image: Canva)
Quokkas: Known as the “world’s happiest animal,” quokkas are small marsupials from Australia. Their natural smiles, friendly nature, and photogenic charm have made them internet sensations and beloved symbols of joy. (Image: Canva)
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Quokkas: Known as the “world’s happiest animal,” quokkas are small marsupials from Australia. Their natural smiles, friendly nature, and photogenic charm have made them internet sensations and beloved symbols of joy. (Image: Canva)
Pandas: With their black-and-white fur and playful behavior, pandas melt hearts worldwide. Their gentle, clumsy charm and endangered status make them a global symbol of conservation and love. (Image: Canva)
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Pandas: With their black-and-white fur and playful behaviour, pandas melt hearts worldwide. Their gentle, clumsy charm and endangered status make them a global symbol of conservation and love. (Image: Canva)
Tigers: Strikingly beautiful and powerful, tigers inspire awe and admiration. Despite being endangered, their strength, grace, and iconic stripes make them one of the world’s most loved animals. (Image: Canva)
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Tigers: Strikingly beautiful and powerful, tigers inspire awe and admiration. Despite being endangered, their strength, grace, and iconic stripes make them one of the world’s most loved animals. (Image: Canva)
Penguins: Charming and sociable, penguins delight people with their waddling walk and strong family bonds. Their resilience in harsh environments makes them both lovable and inspiring. (Image: Canva)
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Penguins: Charming and sociable, penguins delight people with their waddling walk and strong family bonds. Their resilience in harsh environments makes them both lovable and inspiring. (Image: Canva)
Gurpreet Singh
first published: Sep 14, 2025 11:00 am

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