After all that arguing, I’ve realized something: cuteness is wildly subjective. Your idea of “cutest” might be a shiny-eyed chinchilla, while mine is a grumpy axolotl smiling its alien smile. And that’s totally okay.
So here’s my unofficial, non-expert top tip: instead of fighting over which animal wins, just enjoy the variety. Watch a quokka video, then a red panda clip, then a pika compilation. Your brain will thank you for the dopamine overload.
And if you ever meet a hedgehog in person? Respect the spikes. Trust me on that one.