23 photos of animals and people kissing each other (aka, pure bliss)

It has been said that humans are the only species that kisses, but this gallery proves otherwise, with photographically proven smooches between humans and beasts of land, sea, and air. Yes, some of these kisses are happening to fingertips and knees. Yes, some of these kisses are just a cold-hearted grab for whatever sandwich ingredients are still clinging to the human’s mouth. But most show just how universal the instinct is to get as close as you can, eye-to-eye with the one you love, and share a kiss.

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