Sleepy monk seal queen passes out in the sand

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There have been many times in my life when I’ve just wanted to pass out on the floor — whether I’ve been sober or not sober, at home or at work and in front of my computer.

But actually passing out in front of complete strangers takes bravery. So kudos to this sleeping monk seal, who Twitter user @PAYOLETTER found on the beach while visiting the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

“We just were lucky enough to see him on the beach, pure happenstance!” PAYOLETTER told Mashable. “Apparently they are endangered and rare to see.”

He’s been sleeping so long they put signs up to let him slumber!!!!!!! legend!!!! pic.twitter.com/Efa5CmrYga

— rae paoletta (@PAYOLETTER) March 26, 2019 Read more…

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Please enjoy this photo of a seal with an eel stuck up its nose

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A monk seal in Hawaii was photographed with an eel stuck up its nose — and you’re going to be obsessed with it.

The photo of the adorable and mildly uncomfortable-looking seal with an eel dangling from its nostril was shared by the Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program, which works with the NOAA Fisheries to conserve and protect the Hawaiian Monk seal population, according to Newsweek.

Apparently, eels getting stuck in seals noses happens occasionally, but no one is certain as to why. Read more…

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