Furry friends have been caught on camera enjoying affectionate cuddles, including two adorable meerkats in Botswana.
One heart-warming photograph appears to show one meerkat flashing a toothy grin at the camera while it enjoys a hug from its loving friend.
But the cute pair from the sandy Kalahari Desert in Botswana are not the only animals to enjoy a snuggle, as another snap shows two baby baboons sharing a tight embrace in Chobe National Park, South Africa.
And one cuddly squirrel and its best friend were caught taking a break from feasting on dandelions in the Czech Republic to cling on to each other in a tight embrace.
A meerkat appears to smile at the camera as it enjoys a loving cuddle from its furry friend in the sandy Kalahari Desert in Botswana
A loving pair of squirrels take a break from feasting on dandelions to show their affection for one another by holding on to each other in an adorable cuddle
Two baby baboons are spotted by Michelle van der Walt, 45, enjoying a tight embrace in Chobe National Park, South Africa