You never know what kind of animal you might find right outside your doorstep. Recently, one family got quite a surprise after a very unexpected animal wandered far from home and decided to take a nap on their porch. According to a Facebook post from New Zealand’s Department of Conservation, a family in Wellington discovered a seal pup outside their home last week, curling … [Read more...] about Family discovers an unexpected animal napping on their porch: a seal pup
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Enormous Elephant Seal Spotted in South Georgia: A Majestic Marine Marvel
A remarkable sighting recently unfolded on the shores of South Georgia, where a colossal elephant seal graced the beach with its presence. The awe-inspiring moment captured the attention of onlookers and nature enthusiasts, offering a glimpse into the world of these magnificent marine creatures. While perspective can sometimes play tricks on the eye, there's no denying the … [Read more...] about Enormous Elephant Seal Spotted in South Georgia: A Majestic Marine Marvel
The Misnamed Crabeater Seal: Specialist Predator of Antarctic Krill
Despite its name, the crabeater seal (Lobodon carcinophaga) is not a crab-eating seal at all. In fact, these creatures are specialist predators of Antarctic krill, tiny crustaceans that form a crucial part of the Southern Ocean food web. Crabeater seals are one of the most abundant seal species on the planet, with an estimated population of around 15 million individuals. … [Read more...] about The Misnamed Crabeater Seal: Specialist Predator of Antarctic Krill
Adorable Seal Can’t Get Enough of His Mini-Me Plush Toy
This rescued earless seal hugs a plush version of himself, which is one of the cutest things we've seen in a long time. The happy seal is a resident of Japan's Hokkaido Prefecture's Okhotsk Tokkari Center, where he was given a stuffed toy in his likeness by the staff. The staff had no idea how attached the seal, who is being hand-reared after being rescued due to injury, … [Read more...] about Adorable Seal Can’t Get Enough of His Mini-Me Plush Toy
A Seal Enters a Home in New Zealand and Makes Himself Comfortable
In New Zealand, a seal broke into a house and sat on the couch to make himself at home. When they discovered the seal inside on Sunday, the Ross family was taken aback. They think the seal probably entered their home through the cat flap after their cat. "Oh, that would be a seal, I think as I hear this flippity-flop along the corridor. Homeowner Jenn Ross told Reuters, "I … [Read more...] about A Seal Enters a Home in New Zealand and Makes Himself Comfortable