Friday, April 17, 2009

Harp Seal.



People really don't like the fact that I haven't posted enough cute animals. I'm sorry this isn't the "Cute animal of the day" blog. But I suppose throwing in one occasionally wouldn't hurt. These precious creatures live, of course, in the Arctic. The pups are white to blend into the snow, but soon loose their coat after several weeks for mobility in the water, and look like the middle picture. When old, it's no hair.

Another fact: When the mothers leave after weaning, the pups look as though they are crying. They actually just have to keep their eyes wet, and with the mother not around to lick their eyes, they learn to do it themselves.

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