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From Dolphins to Horses: Top 10 Most Friendly Animals in the World

Here are the nicest animals on the planet who love to bond with humans and other animals too!

Sheetal Kumari | June 05, 2025 / 19:39 IST
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Dolphin: Dolphins are friendly, playful, and intelligent. They frequently approach humans and even defend swimmers from harm. (Image: Canva)
Dolphin: Dolphins are friendly, playful, and intelligent. They frequently approach humans and even defend swimmers from harm. (Image: Canva)
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Dog: Man's best friend, dogs are loyal, loving, and always eager to brighten up your day. (Image: Canva)
Dog: Man's best friend, dogs are loyal, loving, and always eager to brighten up your day. (Image: Canva)
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Cat: Cats are independent, yet deeply attached to humans. They're serene friends who provide silent affection and warmth. (Image: Canva)
Cat: Cats are independent, yet deeply attached to humans. They're serene friends who provide silent affection and warmth. (Image: Canva)
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Horse: Horses are giant softies. They're highly empathetic and tend to build strong, trusting relationships with humans. (Image: Canva)
Horse: Horses are giant softies. They're highly empathetic and tend to build strong, trusting relationships with humans. (Image: Canva)
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Elephant: Elephants are compassionate and family-oriented. They've been observed comforting one another and even extending kindness to strangers. (Image: Canva)
Elephant: Elephants are compassionate and family-orientated. They've been observed comforting one another and even extending kindness to strangers. (Image: Canva)
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Guinea Pig: Small but sweet, guinea pigs are gentle, snuggly, and live for human and animal interaction. (Image: Canva)
Guinea Pig: Small but sweet, guinea pigs are gentle, snuggly, and live for human and animal interaction. (Image: Canva)
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Capybara: The world's most friendly rodent, capybaras adore company—be it humans, ducks, or even crocodiles! (Image: Canva)
Capybara: The world's most friendly rodent, capybaras adore company—be it humans, ducks, or even crocodiles! (Image: Canva)
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Rabbit: Rabbits love gentle petting and cuddles. With time, they become playful and loving household companions. (Image: Canva)
Rabbit: Rabbits love gentle petting and cuddles. With time, they become playful and loving household companions. (Image: Canva)
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Parrot: Social chatterboxes, parrots mimic voices, love to be petted, and often bond with owners for a lifetime. (Image: Canva)
Parrot: Social chatterboxes, parrots mimic voices, love to be petted, and often bond with owners for a lifetime. (Image: Canva)
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Pig: Pigs are amazingly gentle and intelligent. They love belly rubs, company, and even answer to their names. (Image: Canva)
Pig: Pigs are amazingly gentle and intelligent. They love belly rubs, company and even answer to their names. (Image: Canva)

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