10 Unusual Animal Friendships That Will Melt Your Heart

What does your best friend look like? Perhaps you count your dog or cat among your best friends. Animals are big hearted creatures that make the most loyal friends. Not only do animals get along with us 2-legged humans, but they have a knack for getting along with just about anyone, or rather any species.

There are some people that still believe that animals are just dumb beasts, but the unlikely animal friendships we've gathered here will prove that they are capable of feeling love and compassion just like we are. Naturally, all of these pictures are heart-breakingly adorable, but there's more to it than that. Why did these animals form their friendships? Some of them, like the lions, dogs and elephants, are known for forming strong social relationships or even networks in the wild. They say opposites attract, and that saying couldn't be any more true when it comes to some of the most unusual animal friendships. Even natural predators can come together, realizing that together things are so much better! These 10 unusual animal friendships are so adorable you won't believe your eyes.