One thing I like about panda cuteness is that the adults are practically as cute as the babies. Watching a panda do anything is adorable. I imagine a panda would even look cute while trying to maul me. Can any other animal make such a claim?
When my bird is in his insane nesting phase, he'll make kissy noises as someone comes up to him and he'll chomp whatever body part comes in reach. And then make another big
"SMOOOOOCH!" sound. It's quite weird. He
knows a kiss means affection- he uses it in context all the time. It's like he's saying, "I love you! I love you!" CHOMP (I really couldn't help myself, you got too close to my nest) but... I love you!
Sounds fair, feels fowl....