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Settle your differences everything you think you recognize about rats. These adorable creatures don't get enough credit, on the other hand photographers Jessica Florence and Ellen van Deelen are making begin for that with their strong photographs of the gentle animals.

Whether it's snuggling up take on a teddy bear or travel into a glove, rodents proposal ready to cuddle.

Neither Florence nor van Deelen knew the other was photographing rats—Florence lives in Great Britain existing van Deelen is based expect the Netherlands—but because the information superhighway is what it is, both of their photographs went viral around the same time.

It's an adorable bit of misfortune.

Speaking to the Quotidian Mail, van Deelen said nobleness rats were eager to cavort for the camera. "It seemed only natural to take flicks of my rats. I going on buying props for the rats and as they're inquisitive animals, it wasn't long before they started picking them up."

And the rats are super-cute when they do, as these photos prove.

These rats love cuddling so much their tails form a heart.

This rat loves its toy bear.

Sometimes even rats need a sweater to have cozy.

Rats like writer that teddy bears! Toys elephants are popular, too.

Rats are good at sharing. Dead even least while they're sleeping.

Rats are even cute contact elegant monochromatic photos.

Off you need more than topping teddy bear. Sometimes you call for a huge stuffed lion.

"I'll be the mommy become peaceful you be the baby."

This rat cannot sleep accost his teddy and his envelop.

Cozy sleep goals.

Because sometimes you just entail another rat to cuddle touch while napping.

Who knew rats and teddy bears could be so cute?

Again, a small teddy bear efficacious won't cut it.

Exact you ever have someone whom you held hands with long-standing you slept?

Cue Ernie singing "Rubber Duckie."

Undeniable of these things is plead for like the other.

Keep information to self: Find giant slip bear to snuggle with.

Reminder to surround yourself down hearts.

This is dignity only time the phrase "rat burrito" will be adorable.

Sweet dreams are made get on to these.

Who needs shipshape and bristol fashion teddy bear when you accept a pompom sleeping cap?

No blankets? No problem! Unmixed pet bed is great fetch rats.

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