Top 10 Friendliest Animals
Some creatures just seem wired for friendliness. They're the ones trotting up to you without hesitation, flopping into your lap like you're old pals, or nudging you with a wet nose or whiskery face like it's the best part of their day. Not every animal is out there looking to bite or bolt. Some just want a good scratch behind the ears or a chin rub and they're yours forever.On this list, you get to weigh in on which animals are truly the most warm-hearted, sociable, or just downright pleasant to be around. Is it the ones that greet you at the door like you hung the moon? Or maybe the quiet types that prefer to lounge peacefully by your side? You decide.
The dog, or domestic dog (Canis familiaris or Canis lupus familiaris), is a domesticated descendant of the wolf and is characterized by an upturned tail. Derived from an ancient, extinct wolf species, the modern wolf is its closest living relative. Dogs were the first species to be domesticated by humans,... read more I strongly disagree, macaryI95. Dogs are friendly. Maybe not your dog, but mine are very friendly. If they aren't, you did not select the right dog for you. Sorry, but I agree to disagree. Dogs are the best and are nothing like cats.
Not only are they friendly, but they have also evolved beside us, rely on us, love us, and are loyal to us. It has been proven that they prefer us over their own species.
I don't know much about dolphins as I don't live in the sea, but what I can definitely say is that dogs are one of the best friends of man.
A dolphin is an aquatic mammal within the infraorder Cetacea. Dolphin species belong to the families Delphinidae (oceanic dolphins), Platanistidae (Indian river dolphins), Iniidae (New World river dolphins), Pontoporiidae (brackish water dolphins), and the extinct Lipotidae (baiji or Chinese river dolphin)... read more I've never had an experience with a dolphin, but I've heard that they are friendlier than some breeds of dogs.
I love dolphins, second after otters. They are brave, loyal, and especially friendly for wild animals.
They are the best as they share everything with us.
The cat (Felis catus) is a domesticated small carnivorous mammal. It is the only domesticated species in the Felidae family and is commonly called the domestic cat to distinguish it from wild felines... read more I have a cat, and while she may act like a brat sometimes, it's all part of her personality. Most of the time, she just takes naps on or near me, and she is so sweet.
My cat is like a dog but better because I don't have to pick up his poop. So yeah, that's why I voted for the house cat.
Cats are more peaceful than dogs and do not need as much grooming as dogs!
The capybara is the largest rodent in the world. It is a member of the genus Hydrochoerus, of which the only other extant member is the lesser capybara. The friendliest animal in the world, they can chill with any other kind of animal and even humans.
Rabbits, also known as bunnies or bunny rabbits, are small mammals in the family Leporidae, which also includes hares, and the order Lagomorpha, which also includes pikas. Oryctolagus cuniculus encompasses the European rabbit and its descendants, including the world's 305 breeds of domestic rabbit... read more
The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), also known as the panda bear or simply the panda, is a bear species endemic to China. It is characterized by its distinctive black-and-white coat and rotund body. Though classified in the order Carnivora, the giant panda primarily eats bamboo, with shoots and... read more
The guinea pig, also called the cavy or domestic guinea pig, is a species of rodent belonging to the family Caviidae and the genus Cavia. I have guinea pigs, and I love them with all my heart. They do need a lot of attention, but they make great pets for kids and adults.
Guinea pigs are the best. I have 10, and they all have their own personalities.
The horse is a hoofed mammal of the family Equidae. Its primary domesticated subspecies is Equus ferus caballus, although wild subspecies persisted into recent history. All modern horses descend from the Pleistocene species Equus ferus. Horses evolved over 45 to 55 million years from the small multi-toed... read more Even though they are friendly, they can kill or cause serious harm by kicking!
Swans are large waterfowl belonging to the family Anatidae and the genus Cygnus. They're closely related to geese and ducks. Swans are known for their grace, strong pair bonds, and migratory behavior in many parts of the world. Swans are cute, loving birds. They express love and are very friendly.
Manatees are basically living potatoes. They are so fat and friendly that they like to have their tummies rubbed. Manatees may look intimidating at first sight, but these gentle giants are very curious and will even make close contact with humans. They also like to do barrel rolls, which is very cute.
They are so friendly and cute, but a bit intimidating in real life.
They are the friendliest animals in the world. In the time of the pirates, they were thought to be mermaids.
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A mouse is a small rodent characteristically having a pointed snout, small rounded ears, a body-length scaly tail and a high breeding rate. The best known mouse species is the common house mouse. It is also a popular pet.
The beluga whale, or white whale, is an Arctic and sub-Arctic cetacean. It is one of two members of the family Monodontidae, along with the narwhal, and is the only member of the genus Delphinapterus. Belugas are known for their distinctive white color and vocal communications, earning them the nickname... read more Beluga whales are my favorite animals of all time. For me, I just like their personality and how pretty they are because they are very white.
They are dolphins from Canada!
Turtles are an order of reptiles known as Testudines, characterized by a shell developed mainly from their ribs. Modern turtles are divided into two major groups, the side-necked turtles and hidden neck turtles, which differ in the way the head retracts. There are 360 living and recently extinct species... read more
Monkeys are haplorhine primates that form a paraphyletic group. Most monkeys have tails and are distinct from apes. There are approximately 260 known living species of monkeys... read more
Chinchillas are two species of crepuscular rodents, slightly larger and more robust than ground squirrels. They are native to the Andes mountains in South America and live in colonies called "herds" at high elevations up to 4,270 m. They are cute and very friendly. Stay in the top 10, chinchillas!
The sheep is a quadrupedal, ruminant mammal typically kept as livestock. Like all ruminants, sheep are members of the order Artiodactyla, the even-toed ungulates. Sheep are humble and faithful animals. If you take the time to get to know one, you'll soon learn they are nice and happy.
Bonus: It's very easy to beat them at Jenga!
A pig is any of the animals in the genus Sus, within the Suidae family of even-toed ungulates. Pigs include the domestic pig and its ancestor, the common Eurasian wild boar, along with other species; related creatures outside the genus include the peccary, the babirusa, and the warthog. They are gentle giants that can make great pets. There are many breeds to choose from, and they are super cute even when they get older. What people don't understand is that they are not just food. They are so much more.
Elephants are the largest land animals alive today. There are three recognized species: the African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), the African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis), and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus). These are the only surviving members of the family Elephantidae. Extinct... read more When we were kids, my parents took my brother and me to a petting zoo. My brother walked up behind a baby elephant. It turned its head, and my brother stumbled away from it. The little elephant reached out its trunk, put it around his arm, and kept him from falling.
To this day, I love elephants. My brother, on the other hand, saw it as an attack, and he has hated them ever since. This was fifty years ago.
Elephants are friendly and can help us carry weight!
The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat in the genus Panthera, native to sub‑Saharan Africa and a single isolated population in western India. It has a muscular, broad‑chested body, a short rounded head, round ears, and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. Adult males are larger than females and... read more Lions look dangerous but are friendly at the same time. They are territorial.
Foxes are small to medium-sized animals in the Canidae family, which also includes jackals, wolves, and domestic dogs. There are 37 species of fox, but only 12 are considered true foxes of the genus Vulpes. Foxes are omnivorous and adaptable, with diets that include small mammals, birds, reptiles, insects,... read more So cute! Most are friendly, some are not. I would agree with the place it's in.
The ferret is the domesticated form of the European polecat, a mammal belonging to the same genus as the weasel, Mustela of the family Mustelidae.
I'm looking after one, and he's really friendly. He'd chatter away all day if he could.
The chicken is a type of domesticated fowl, a subspecies of the red junglefowl. It is one of the most common and widespread domestic animals, with a population of more than 19 billion as of 2011.
The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat native to Africa and central Iran. It is the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds between 80 and 128 km/h (50 to 80 mph), with the fastest reliably recorded speeds being 93 and 98 km/h (58 and 61 mph). The cheetah has adaptations for speed, including... read more They are actually the friendliest big cats. Whereas every other big cat (lion, tiger, cougar, jaguar, etc.) would most likely think of humans as breakfast, cheetahs don't see humans as food. Ancient people used to keep tame cheetahs as hunting partners and pets.
Snakes are elongated, legless, carnivorous reptiles of the suborder Serpentes that can be distinguished from legless lizards by their lack of eyelids and external ears. Snakes are so cute! They like to go into small spaces. My friend has one, and it just keeps looking at me and licking my finger. They are so cute!