Having a mother of a day? Tired of the state of the world? Looking for something to cheer you up? Then look no further than this seriously wholesome list of happy animal memes. Compiled by Bored Panda, the cute photos below are guaranteed to turn your frown upside down.And it’s all scientific! It is known that petting adorable animals or even looking at one releases oxytocin – your happiness hormone. Besides making you happy, animals are also great at relieving stress and making you feel calmer. In short – the cuteness overload from these happy animal photos you’re about to experience is even more positive than you could’ve thought.But, enough of the sciency stuff. From smiling frogs and cutest dogs to friendly sea lions and ratatouille-loving rats, your troubles will soon disappear when you feast your eyes upon this happy and uplifting bunch of cute critters. Let us know which happy animal pics are your favorites, and don’t forget to vote for the most wholesome ones!