Adorable animal content truly makes the internet more positive, study shows

Social media gets a lot of criticism over its platforming of toxic, divisive or polarizing content. But if you took away the awful material, much of what's left would be unimaginably cute: clumsy puppies, fuzzy kittens, roly-poly pandas, grinning chimps. The animal kingdom is beloved online, and users want their friends to share in the warmth.

Jun 10, 2025 - 19:18
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Social media gets a lot of criticism over its platforming of toxic, divisive or polarizing content. But if you took away the awful material, much of what's left would be unimaginably cute: clumsy puppies, fuzzy kittens, roly-poly pandas, grinning chimps. The animal kingdom is beloved online, and users want their friends to share in the warmth.