As we set off a wonderful trip across the most beautiful rotund residents of nature, get ready for an overdose of beauty. Through their exquisite roundness, these cuddly animals redefine adorableness from roly-poly pandas chewing blissfully on bamboo to hefty seals lazing like nature's ideal beach balls. Whether they're savouring their favourite delicacies, enjoying in languid afternoon naps, or just embracing their naturally chubby personalities, every picture in our collection catches these plump darlings in their most beautiful moments. Scientists have shown that our inclination to rotund animals is firmly ingrained in our genes and sets up the same protective reactions we have towards human newborns. Millions of people gushing over their delicious chubbiness and seductive appeal on social media have made these fascinating animals sensations. Come celebrate with us these wonderfully rounded representatives of the animal world, whose very presence makes people all around happy and smiling.