Who does not adore an image of a baby sleeping? Nap time can be so cute. Animals also nap and their nap time images can also be cute. Cuteness by itself does not cut it in photography. You still need good light. Good light will always improve your images, no matter the subject you shoot. Poor light will always be less flattering. We still need to combine good light with the cuteness of nap time. Here is a napping Rock Hyrax, commonly known as a Dassie:

Go in close (with your lens, lest you wake the creature). Fill your image. Do your best to isolate your cute sleeper from the background to minimize distractions. Show off the animals features such as whiskers. Just keep moving around slowly and softly until you find the right angle where it all comes together. Here is another example:

This Rock Hyrax is also enjoying a good late afternoon nap. I applied the same tips shared above to make this image (no distractions in the background, good light, showing off the animals features, etc.). The cuteness factor is a bit higher in this image because of the paws. It looks out stretched. Is it not cute? When photographing animals try to get something different than an animal just standing there looking at you.