Sleepy Seal

by Thomas Schneider

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Sleepy Seal

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Thomas Schneider

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Poipu Beach on the island of Kauai is a shared oasis. As the sea turtles make their way back into the ocean after a nights rest, monk seals find their way to the beach for a morning nap.

Hawaiian monk seals are one of the only two surviving species of monk seals found on earth today. In ancient Hawaiian, these seals were called “Ilio holo I ka uaua” meaning “dog that runs in rough water.” Monk seals might’ve got their name for the multiple folds of skin behind their neck that appears like a monk’s hood, or for their seclusive nature.

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June 1st, 2023

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