We can learn a lot from the incredible love and compassion that animals show other living beings.

Unlike us, they don’t let fear, jealousy and pride muddle their feelings of love and empathy; when they care for someone, they do so wholeheartedly.

Their pure expressions of love and selflessness often inspire us to want to be better too.  And they remind us that we all have the power and potential to make the world a better place for those around us.

Sometimes we forget how much a simple act of kindness can mean, so we’ve collected some beautiful and inspirational examples of kindhearted animals in the gallery below.