9 animals that just want you to give them a big belly rub for Christmas
Animals are definitely the medicine.
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What's that? You want a belly rub?
We're not talking about you, internet-dwelling human. Rather, these cute Australian animals that prove if nothing else, 2016 was a great year for tummy scratches.
It seems the animals they have Down Under love nothing more than a tickle here and there.
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So here's a bunch that wouldn't mind your gentle caress, to help wash away the bad feelings of the year.
1. Of course this Pademelon Joey fancies a widdle tickle on its belly.
2. But this koala has a special trick: It won't let you stop giving it a rub.
3. Although Harry the baby koala isn't too fussy about how you pat him.
4. This baby Tasmanian devil prefers a soothing head massage though.
5. Millie the wombat wants them ear scratches. She's basically a dog.
6. Big old rhinos, like this one, sometimes need a bit of lovin' too.
7. As do super tiny rats like Coco.
8. This baby dingo gives free howls with every hug.
9. Indi the wallaby even to returns the favour.
Animals, hey?
We'd be a catastrophic mess of anxiety without them.
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