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Humanity ishelplessin the face ofBaby Yoda.
He, basically, was more than even domesticated for the traits that we hold dear.
A large round head and wide eyes.
Baby Yoda certainly matches that description, and its hard to believe thats just a coincidence.
They know what theyre doing, saysDaniel Blumstein, a professor with UCLAs Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
We are sort of hardwired to respond to these sorts of features, Blumstein says.
Star Warsis set in a galaxy long, long ago and far, far away.
Levin supposes that a similar theory could apply to 50-year-old Baby Yoda and his mysterious species.
Hes clearly at optimal cuteness, Levin says.
Maybe this tells us that species have high mortality rates in ages 0 to 30, or something.
The sight of Baby Yoda doesnt only bring out purely nurturing feelings, though.
I think the scientific community can officially rule, Levin says, that Baby Yoda is cute.
