10 Heartwarming Friendships in the Animal Kingdom

10 Heartwarming Friendships in the Animal Kingdom

Written by Nick
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Published on November 30, 2011
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Although there is much to be said for being self-sufficient and independent, forming a bond with another person is something nearly all of us yearn for. Whether it’s a romantic bond or not, having someone in your life to whom you can bare your soul and be yourself with is one of the most satisfying feelings there is. We are not the only living creatures who exhibit this behavior, and in fact, studies have shown that many animals in nature benefit from forming relationships with other animals. Check out these 10 awesome examples of friendships in the animal kingdom!

1. Raccoons

friendships in the animal kingdom - Group of raccoons
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2. Zebra

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3. Bats

friendships in the animal kingdom - Bats
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4. Panda bears

friendships in the animal kingdom - Baby Panda bears
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5. Manatees

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6. Pallas cat

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7. Prairie Dogs

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8. Penguins

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Photo from Derek Oyen/Unsplash

9. Dogs

Dogs playing
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10. Brown Bears

Brown bears
Photo from Adam Willoughby-Knox/Unsplash

Wrapping up our post on 10 heartwarming friendships in the animal kingdom, we thought you’d also like: How Tree Friendships Are Formed in the Forest or 3 Symbiotic Relationships in the Forest!

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