Is it true that young animals are "cute" is because....?

Question

Is it true that young animals are "cute" because it is a defense mechanism??? I think I read this before just wondering if anyone else has heard this.

Answer 1

Not really a defense mechanism - from an evolutionary standpoint the cute-factor encourages nurturing from adults... ie food, protection, shelter.

Answer 2

I just thought all babies are cute.

Answer 3

nope being cute doesn't help the baby animal against predators they will still kill and eat the baby animal, the only animal that can perceive "cuteness" is humans