Gratuitously cute, gratuitously topical.
This is a baby harbor seal. He was born on May 1st at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California, and he is adorable. ADORBS, I say!
Source: Aquarium of the Pacific
Here he is with his mother, Shelby. She's lived at the aquarium since 1998, and this is her second pup in as many years.
Source: LAIST
Mom has yet to name him, but the public can share their suggestions via the Aquarium's "Adopt An Animal" program. (Clearly a source of distress for the little guy...)
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"We'll get you a proper name, soon, son. I promise!"
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