导读：情人节送什么礼物？是玫瑰，还是巧克力，亦或者是钻石？这些小动物们告诉大家，其实一个拥抱，一个亲吻，就已经是最珍贵的礼物。


A loving look, an affectionate nuzzle and a smooch here and there  - it can mean only one thing.

With Valentine's Day just around the corner love is well and truly in the air. And it would seem it's not just humans who have come across all doe-eyed and sentimental.

As these adorable pictures prove, the animal kingdom is just as capable of giving humans a run for their money in the love stakes as February 14 approaches.

These beast of friends all demonstrate their affection for one another with a snuggle, a cuddle or a kiss.

From creature courtships to furry friendships, the animal antics of these partial to each other pairs is heartwarming.

And these mushy mammals prove that love really does come in all shapes, sizes and species.