Tiniest Donkey Ever Races Circles Around His Patient Mom

There are few things more effortlessly joyful than a happy baby animal. And this donkey puts all his fellow babies to shame.

A video shows a week-old miniature donkey testing out his little legs and running circles around his patient mom. Quite simply, it's the cutest, sweetest thing we may have ever seen.

YouTube/Samantha Schuster

YouTube/Samantha Schuster

And now let's go backwards!

YouTube/Samantha Schuster

YouTube/Samantha Schuster

The video's not much more than two minutes of a happy little donkey prancing, but it perfectly captures the joy of a new life. If you need a pick-me-up, you can watch the full clip below.

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