Awwww.... I remember when my polar bear was that age. You really do wish they could stay that little forever, instead of growing up and being able to (accidentally) take your head off with one playful swipe of the paw.

Ever notice how I never post in the "look at this cute X" threads? Yeah--I'm not really one for cuteness. I don't even like the word. But this? This baby polar bear? That's some cuteness even I can get behind.

Come give me a cuddle you carnivorous predator!

What jrossi said. I am not often found in cuteland either, but good lord, that is the cutest, most adorable, totally sweet little guy EVAR.

Same here -- not a Cuteland resident, me, but OH MY GOD I CAN'T STOP LOOKING AT THESE.

Knut tired!
Knut fierce!
Knut dance!

The toes! THE TOES!!!

Am I the only one that read his name as Kunt the first time?

Am I the only one that read his name as Kunt the first time?

Yes you are.

Oh my GAWD this guy is cute.
It's the future, damnit! Where are my genetically engineered permanently-baby polar bears!?

Knut pose!

HOLY fucking SHIT, that is a cute bear. His keeper looks absolutely delighted, too!

Needs armor.

eeeeeeeeeee! those beady eyeballs get me everytime. Especially guinea pig beady eyeballs.

Polar bears like to eat seals. Seals don't like being eaten by polar bears. As a defense, seals only sleep for about a minute at a time, so they can look around for polar bears. The polar bears will sneak up on the seals while they're sleeping, then freeze when the seal wakes up and looks around. Most of the background is white, and polar bears are mostly white, so they blend into the background. Except for their noses. Their noses are black, and might give them away, so while they're standing still and the seal is looking around, polar bears will cover their noses with their paw so the seal doesn't see them.


Even how they hunt is cute.