While some friendships are as a result of the coming together of similar personalities, others are made up of the strangest of characters. This is the case when two animals from different species meet and form an unbreakable bond of friendship. The interspecies friendships are not only strong but also cute, a factor that makes them a source of inspiration even for humans. There have been several instances where animals of different species developed unbelievable bonds, with some interspecies friendships being termed as adoptions. Here are some of the cutest interspecies friendships of all time.
Rat and cat
LifeWithCats Since cats are generally known to hunt rats, the interspecies friendship between the two animals may seem strange. However, in one of the cutest interspecies friendships, a cat named Ranj and a rat by the name Peanut became besties. The two would eat alongside each other, cuddle and follow each other around.
Rhino and lamb
CatersNews A lamb that had been rejected by her mother found a friend when she was taken to an orphanage in South Africa. The lamb was housed in the same space with a young rhino, a factor that led to a strong and beautiful friendship.
Hippo and tortoise
snopes An orphaned baby hippo found a loving parent in a 130-year-old tortoise. The two formed a bond immediately they met and began showing signs of affection towards each other. It did not take long before they started spending time together and tagging each other along when patrolling their surroundings.
Cat and fox
HuffPost Just from the look of it, this is one of the strangest interspecies friendships. What is surprising is that it is as cute as it is strange. In Turkey, a cat and fox were seen snuggling, playing and sharing fish on the shores of a lake. This made for one of the cutest interspecies friendships.
Chicken and puppies
DailyMail Chicken and dogs are not known to be the best of friends. This is why when there was a bond of friendship between a chicken and some puppies, many people though it was cute. Mabel the chicken would not only spend time with the puppies but also look after the little ones. Dog and kitten
LoveMeow ‘Fighting like cats and dogs’ is a phrase that has been for a long time. However, when a dog and kitten became close pals, it was proof that any two different personalities can get along. The friendship was also testimony that anyone can fall in love.
Duck and kitten
LoveMeow While this kind of friendship may not look strange, there is no doubt that it was cute. With the kitten around, the tiny baby duck did not have to worry about any rats hunting it. The two animals made one of the loveliest pairs when it comes to interspecies friendships.
Cat and goat
EarthPorm Normally, a cat and a goat would not be seen spending time with each other. The cat would frequent the space where the goat was housed and the two animals would cuddle and rub their bodies against each other.
Dog and lion
Social News Daily Although one of the animals came from the dog family and the other from the cat family, this did not prevent them from forming an unbreakable bond. In the USA, Milo the dog and Bonedigger the lion enjoyed a great friendship that lasted well over five years. This is after the dog took the ailing lion and took care of him.
Parrot and kitten
alamy Both these animals are kept in the house as pets. That is why it did not come as a surprise when a special bond formed between them. The most inspiring thing is that the bird and cat looked cute together and would strengthen their bond by playing and cuddling.
Dove and monkey
TheGuardian The unbelievable friendship between a dove and a monkey made the bird comfortable around the primate. In turn, it was clear that whenever the monkey embraced the dove, he looked happy and at peace. This made these two pals look even cuter when they were together.
Cat and horse
LoveMeow This interspecies friendship was so lovely that most of those who saw the two animals together considered it a match made in heaven. While cats are known to love cuddling, it appeared unlikely that they would seek such cuddling from a horse. But fate brought the two together and they formed an unbreakable bond.
Gorilla and kitten
DailyMail Koko the gorilla became known for his love for kittens. He not only loved spending time with the little cats but also focused on raising and protecting them. Through this relationship, it became clear that the cute little ones could melt the heart of even the most callous person.
Kittens and rabbit
Rabbit Each of these animals looks lovely separately. So when a cat and a rabbit became close pals, they formed such a cute pair. A lady who had taken in several stranded kittens thought that her cat would assume the motherly duties. In a surprising twist, it was actually her rabbit that adopted the kittens.
Dog and lamb
TechnoCrazed So strong was the bond of friendship between the dog and the lamb that the carnivore would hold a milk bottle between her jaws for the lamb to feed. The two animals would spend time together in the fields, playing and relaxing.
Pig and parrot
DailyMail While this friendship is not entirely unlikely, there is no doubt that the two animals looked cute together. Every time the pig and parrot were around each other, the bird would perch peacefully on the pig. This was a mutually beneficial friendship where both enjoyed some benefits. Lioness and antelope calf
Mirror A friendship between a wild lioness and an antelope calf can only be termed as completely unprecedented. When the lioness took in the antelope calf as one of her own and cared for her, conservationists not only considered it cute but also a sign that compassion was still possible.
Dog and owl
BoredPanda A baby owl that was taken from her mother was introduced to a dog, an event that marked the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Once the bond had become strong, the two could be seen relaxing together, cuddling, playing and even watching TV together.
Cat and squirrel
KittyBlogger When Emmy the cat found a baby squirrel in the yard, her motherly instincts led her to adopt the squirrel. The cat took the squirrel under her protective care, bringing her to join her kitten. In the end, the squirrel became part of the family, making for one of the cutest interspecies friendships of all time.
Tortoise and hare
HUffPost These two animals have for a long time been known to have differences. However, tortoise and hare were placed in the same in the same space; a space in which they developed and build an inspiring bond of friendship. Renee M