Happiest Animals on Earth

Kinkajou or Honey Bear This cute creature is native to the tropical rainforests of Central America. It has thick, fluffy fur that helps keep it dry while it’s swinging through the damp tropical weather.

Bluebird There’s a reason this stunning songbird is known as the bird of happiness. The eastern bluebird, mountain bluebird, and western bluebird are known for their gorgeous coloring and for living in large, sociable groups.

Opossum Like squirrels, opossums are so common you may not notice how happy they are. With few predators and impervious to many diseases, including rabies and snake venom, opossums live an untroubled life.

Penguin Penguins spend their lives in some of the harshest environments on earth, but that doesn’t slow them down. They are known for their strong family ties and ability to protect each other from bigger, fiercer predators.

Laughing Kookaburra The largest member of the kingfisher family, the laughing kookaburra is a pretty bird with brown and white feathers. The wild, laughing call of the kookaburra is one of the most distinctive sounds of the Australian bush. 

Crow Crafty crows are known for their intelligence and loud, rasping caws. These curious birds can learn to mimic the intonations of human voices. They also remember which humans were kind to them and which ones weren’t.

Donkey Playful, intelligent donkeys know how to make the most of every day. They enjoy socializing and grooming each other. In fact, they get depressed if they’re alone, but they will perk up if they have some goat friends to hang out with.

Dolphin Dolphins make their “laughing” sound while play-fighting with each other, which scientists have dubbed a vocalization of pleasure. In laughing, dolphins communicate that they are okay, show their intentions, and help prevent confrontations between their dolphin friends.

Goat Whether they’re wild goats dashing up a steep mountain or domestic goats prancing in a farm field, these sociable, happy animals are fun to watch. Their wise little faces, short beards, and prancing movements make them hard to resist.

Squirrel As the second most intelligent rodent (after rats), squirrels are feisty survivors who live in every corner of the world. Squirrels have learned to thrive in suburban and urban environments, and they are important parts of these ecosystems.