Newborn Seal Pup Dazzles in Social Media Debut

Sydney’s Taronga Zoo introduced its newest long-nosed fur seal to social media followers on February 19.

Eve, was born on Christmas Eve, to Taronga resident Keke. The zoo said Eve now weighs 7.6 kg (16.76 lbs) and “taking her swimming lessons with leaps and bounds but is yet to jump in the deep end – literally.”

Visitors to the zoo would not be able to see Eve until both her and her her mom, Keke, “are confident with her swimming skills.” Credit: Taronga Zoo Sydney via Storyful

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[HUMMING]

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[HUMMING]

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[HUMMING]

So this is love

So this is what makes life divine

I'm all aglow

[HUMMING]

And now I know

So this is love

[HUMMING]

So this is love

So this is what makes life divine

I'm all aglow

[HUMMING]

And now I know