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The reason why babies and puppies are cute has been revealed by Oxford University researchers who say they evolved that way to survive. Characteristics like big eyes, chubby cheeks and giggling in infants are all designed to encourage others to look after them.

It is not just visual attributes but sounds and smells that attract care-givers.

A review of the latest studies on the way cuteness affects the brain highlights the role of neural networks involved in care-giving.

Professor Morten Kringelbach, of Oxford University's Department of Psychiatry, who led the review, said: "Infants attract us through all our senses, which helps make cuteness one of the most basic and powerful forces shaping our behaviour.

Finally, babies are so cute. If you watch this video, you can understand me :)

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