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If there’s anything cuter than a seal, it’s a seal with a plush version of itself! This adorable animal at Mombetsu Land, an attraction in Japan’s Hokkaido district, got a special present from the zoo staff – a plushie that looks just like the ‘mini me’ version of the seal.
Clearly, the seal got smitten with the toy, as he couldn’t stop hugging it, riding it on the back, and squeezing the toy to its heart. We wonder if the seal thinks the toy is its baby. One thing is for sure – this is cuteness overload.
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This adorable animal at Mombetsu Land, an attraction park in Japan, got a special present from the zoo staff
A plushie that looks just like the ‘mini me’ version of the seal!
The seal couldn’t stop hugging it, riding it on the back, and squeezing the toy to its heart
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Audrey 7 years ago
So cute ! but its sad , maybe its a female in a zoo who wants to have kids ?
varwenea 7 years ago
Audrey, I thought the same. Or maybe he/she is lonely. Either way, cute but sad. :(
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Steve Marsh 7 years ago
It looks like an animal that should be in the sea and not at a Japanese amusement park.
forest nymph 7 years ago
I agree. :) Instead of investing in zoos and captivities, people should invest in educational movies about animals for example
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AnaMaria Onică 7 years ago
This is not adorable, is sad, the poor animal is locked alone in there that it finds co comfort by hugging a toy...sad
Sajith Bandara 7 years ago
He isn't alone in there, That's his injection day toy
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Jeanne Deaux 7 years ago
This animal must be very very very lonely to crave affection this much... Definitely not upvoting this. I won't downvote it but I can't approve it either.
Katharina P. 7 years ago
What a cute smile. Well, it doesn't change my opinion that she should be free, not locked up in an amusement park.
Uni N 7 years ago
Hope next time they give him companion or set him free T-T cute and sad i got my first stuffed toy when i was 14 so it's nice feeling to have one
DancingToMyself 7 years ago
Oh, wow, I'm sorry. Why did you get it so late? :(
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Vanessa Gil 7 years ago
Bull S**t! This seal is happy to be having an interaction with its human not the plush toy, how would a seal get a toy on its back?! The person put it there and took a quick photo! The seal was never "riding it around on its back. Same with the cuddle, they would have pushed the toy to its chest and the seal did a quick fin flap before dropping the toy, seals do not carry things in there fins!!!
Koko Sempai 7 years ago
This is cute but yes. Like everybody says, it is also sad.. hope you guy look after him or release him into the wild
Jacqui Suksamran-Borlant 7 years ago
Zoos are not my favorite place but to be honest l look at it like this ...l live in the jungle ...l cut myself it goes nasty ...l also get fevers and get sick a lot .....people who live in the city don't they are less at risk from the elements ....So while l have a life of freedom it has its dangers ....city people are the zoo seals and l live in the wild !!! ......in my opinion we are all wild creatures at heart !!! But we can all adapt to city life !!! I think the seal just loves the soft toy ....my 5 dogs live maily outside ..have never walked on a leash ...but if l ocassionally buy them toys they go nuts and love them too !!!
Sally Vogel 7 years ago
Sad that the seal has to hug a fake baby. It should be out in the ocean.
Daisy Pengeston 7 years ago
YOU GUYSif you think that this seal is sad who is a female and she just wants kids that's why she's hugging that doll, then you're wrong SHE is a HE
Asya Hameş 7 years ago
maybe its a female and her baby died because of humans punishes for fur ! :(
Anton Epple 7 years ago
Such a skilled animal, can put a plush toy on its own back all by itself to pose for these totally not staged pictures.
Bronwen Fairbrother 7 years ago
I'll save my soap box rant for another topic. I'll just say damn cute friends, damn cute!
Denise Lewis 7 years ago
it could be a very young seal just like children get attached to items so do young animals i do agree that if it has the skills it needs to survive in the ocean alone it should be free but if it has been raised by humans it's whole life it might not have the skills it needs to survive
Daniel Walker 7 years ago
should be out to the wild, i hope she, if not he, is just doing her part-time job at the zoo
Tonya Marisse 7 years ago
If he wasn't in the zoo, he/she would face seal hunters. Yes it's sad that we collectively destroy for pelts and entertainment, or isolate in zoos far from natural habitat. At least she's got something to show love too
Jackie Aucoin 7 years ago
Perhaps it cannot be released into the wild. I visited a zoo in Alabama who only housed animals that could not be released into their own environment. Sad and cute.
Denise Stark 7 years ago
Gosh this brought tears to my eyes. The expression on this animal's face is just so precious!
Jason Hook 7 years ago
We now need a picture of Seal...holding a seal....that's hugging a toy seal....with a sticker on it that says "Seal of Approval"....and is sealed in a small bag....
Susan Masoner 7 years ago
This is crazy adorable. Another example of sweet proof that animals do have emotions. They not only need and want love, but they give it too.
Arty 7 years ago
not he's not...just look at Monbestu land seals on google you will see they have really small cages!
Load More Replies... Audrey 7 years ago
So cute ! but its sad , maybe its a female in a zoo who wants to have kids ?
varwenea 7 years ago
Audrey, I thought the same. Or maybe he/she is lonely. Either way, cute but sad. :(
Load More Replies... Steve Marsh 7 years ago
It looks like an animal that should be in the sea and not at a Japanese amusement park.
forest nymph 7 years ago
I agree. :) Instead of investing in zoos and captivities, people should invest in educational movies about animals for example
Load More Replies... AnaMaria Onică 7 years ago
This is not adorable, is sad, the poor animal is locked alone in there that it finds co comfort by hugging a toy...sad
Sajith Bandara 7 years ago
He isn't alone in there, That's his injection day toy
Load More Replies... Jeanne Deaux 7 years ago
This animal must be very very very lonely to crave affection this much... Definitely not upvoting this. I won't downvote it but I can't approve it either.
Katharina P. 7 years ago
What a cute smile. Well, it doesn't change my opinion that she should be free, not locked up in an amusement park.
Uni N 7 years ago
Hope next time they give him companion or set him free T-T cute and sad i got my first stuffed toy when i was 14 so it's nice feeling to have one
DancingToMyself 7 years ago
Oh, wow, I'm sorry. Why did you get it so late? :(
Load More Replies... Vanessa Gil 7 years ago
Bull S**t! This seal is happy to be having an interaction with its human not the plush toy, how would a seal get a toy on its back?! The person put it there and took a quick photo! The seal was never "riding it around on its back. Same with the cuddle, they would have pushed the toy to its chest and the seal did a quick fin flap before dropping the toy, seals do not carry things in there fins!!!
Koko Sempai 7 years ago
This is cute but yes. Like everybody says, it is also sad.. hope you guy look after him or release him into the wild
Jacqui Suksamran-Borlant 7 years ago
Zoos are not my favorite place but to be honest l look at it like this ...l live in the jungle ...l cut myself it goes nasty ...l also get fevers and get sick a lot .....people who live in the city don't they are less at risk from the elements ....So while l have a life of freedom it has its dangers ....city people are the zoo seals and l live in the wild !!! ......in my opinion we are all wild creatures at heart !!! But we can all adapt to city life !!! I think the seal just loves the soft toy ....my 5 dogs live maily outside ..have never walked on a leash ...but if l ocassionally buy them toys they go nuts and love them too !!!
Sally Vogel 7 years ago
Sad that the seal has to hug a fake baby. It should be out in the ocean.
Daisy Pengeston 7 years ago
YOU GUYSif you think that this seal is sad who is a female and she just wants kids that's why she's hugging that doll, then you're wrong SHE is a HE
Asya Hameş 7 years ago
maybe its a female and her baby died because of humans punishes for fur ! :(
Anton Epple 7 years ago
Such a skilled animal, can put a plush toy on its own back all by itself to pose for these totally not staged pictures.
Bronwen Fairbrother 7 years ago
I'll save my soap box rant for another topic. I'll just say damn cute friends, damn cute!
Denise Lewis 7 years ago
it could be a very young seal just like children get attached to items so do young animals i do agree that if it has the skills it needs to survive in the ocean alone it should be free but if it has been raised by humans it's whole life it might not have the skills it needs to survive
Daniel Walker 7 years ago
should be out to the wild, i hope she, if not he, is just doing her part-time job at the zoo
Tonya Marisse 7 years ago
If he wasn't in the zoo, he/she would face seal hunters. Yes it's sad that we collectively destroy for pelts and entertainment, or isolate in zoos far from natural habitat. At least she's got something to show love too
Jackie Aucoin 7 years ago
Perhaps it cannot be released into the wild. I visited a zoo in Alabama who only housed animals that could not be released into their own environment. Sad and cute.
Denise Stark 7 years ago
Gosh this brought tears to my eyes. The expression on this animal's face is just so precious!
Jason Hook 7 years ago
We now need a picture of Seal...holding a seal....that's hugging a toy seal....with a sticker on it that says "Seal of Approval"....and is sealed in a small bag....
Susan Masoner 7 years ago
This is crazy adorable. Another example of sweet proof that animals do have emotions. They not only need and want love, but they give it too.
Arty 7 years ago
not he's not...just look at Monbestu land seals on google you will see they have really small cages!
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