There are some people that still believe that animals are just dumb beasts, but the unlikely animal friendships we've gathered here will prove that they are capable of feeling love and compassion just like we are. Naturally, all of these pictures are heart-breakingly adorable, but there's more to it than that. Why did these animals form their friendships? Some of them, like the lions, dogs and elephants, are known for forming strong social relationships or even networks in the wild. They say opposites attract, and that saying couldn't be any more true when it comes to some of the most unusual animal friendships. Even natural predators can come together, realizing that together things are so much better! These 10 unusual animal friendships are so adorable you won't believe your eyes.

Bubbles The Elephant & Bella The Dog: Bubbles is an African elephant that was rescued from poachers and now lives at Myrtle Beach Safari in South Carolina. When Bubbles first arrived she was only 300 pounds, she has since ballooned to 9,000 pounds. Regardless of her size, she likes to keep her friends on the lighter side. It wasn't until a river was added to Bubble's home that she met a black Labrador named Bella. The two became fast friends, now they are inseparable. They even play fetch together, with Bubbles throwing and Bella catching–as most dogs LOVE to do. My dogs are jelouse, they want an elephant friend now.

Suryia the Orangutan and Roscoe the Dog: One day Roscoe the dog followed Suryia back to her home at a sanctuary for endangered animals in the US. With no place else to go, the animal sanctuary took in a not-s0-extinct, but oh-so-loveable dog. Ever since the two have remained the best of friends.

The two-year-old chimp has been helping keeper China York care for the 21-day-old cubs at The Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (TIGERS) in South Carolina. 'Mitra and Shiva, were born during Hurricane Hannah,' said Dr Bhagavan, founder of TIGERS. "During that time everything flooded in the sanctuary and they had to be moved into the house as their mother became stressed. 'It was important for their safety that they were separated.' Placed into the care of infant animal care giver China and her chimpanzee companion, Anjna, the cubs have become almost inseparable from their new motherly figures.

Torque the Dog and Shrek the Owl: You might think a dog would hurt a bird, chase it around, maybe gnaw on it with their sharp teeth. Think again, Torque was only 6 months old when he became buddies with Shrek, ever since they go together like biscuits and gravy.

Tinni the Dog & Sniffer the Wild Fox: They hang out so much they almost look alike, but don't get confused, the larger dog (Tinni) is domestic, while the smaller fox (Sniffer) is a wild fox. Tinni belongs to Torgeir Berge, he says the pair met outside in the Norway forests near their home. When the dynamic duo sneaks off to play, Torgeir does what he can to keep up and snap photos.

Fred the Dog and Dennis the Duckling: This labrador is gentle enough to make best friends with a duckling! After a fox (thanks for nothing Sniffer!) ate Dennis's mommy he was a hopeless and helpless little chick. Jeremy, the human who owns Fred, found Dennis and rescued him, he had no idea that his dog would end up being the biggest help of all. Since Dennis's rescue, Fred has taken the chick under his wing, like his very own. How quacking cute.

Milo the Dog and Bonedigger the Lion: Clearly lions are not ferocious meat-eaters, after all this 500 pound beautiful beast is best friends with 3 tiny dachshunds! Namely one named Bonedigger, after the lion was diagnosed with a metabolic disease that partially disabled him, Bonedigger took the lion under his tiny tail. 5-years later the two still enjoy spending quality time together.

Wilma the Ostrich and Bea the Giraffe: These two share smooches, sunsets, and best of all, friendship. They also share a 65-acre enclosure at Busch Gardens (USA), meaning they don't have to hang out, but they do so anyway.

A Lion, A Tiger, And A Bear–OH MY: Shere Khan is a tiger, Baloo is a bear, and Leo is a lion–what do they all have in common? Friendship! A drug dealer once owned the trio and abused them terribly, together they made it out alive and today they live much happier lives at Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary. The struggles they endured together make their bond that much stronger.

A baby monkey playing with a lion cub at Guaipo Manchurian Tiger Park in Shenyang. There are also two cute tiger cubs playing with each other in the background. According to zoo officials, both of these cute animals' mothers didn't have enough breast milk to feed their babies. So, caretakers bottle-fed them. After spending some time with one another, the lion cub and baby monkey became best friends. The lion cub was 36 days old and the baby monkey was just 16-days-old when the staff started bottle feeding them.