Inter-species communication and generational learning are fuckin' wild and I wish I knew more. Tons of species will not mess with humans on account of the fact we'll go full genocide on their entire lineage if they hurt one of us. Simultaneously, we will gently handle an individual seeking aid (as will many other predator species). "Hug the human, sharks fear their wrath" is not outside the possibilities here.
That's the Internet for ya. It's a place where we can learn all about things from a 5 or 6 second video that lacks context and stops before the story concludes.
PSA you're not allowed to touch seals in the US under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, It is legal to touch a seal only under very limited circumstances, such as self-defense, to rescue an animal or mitigate harm. The MMPA protects all whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, porpoises, manatees, polar bears, otters, and walruses from human-induced harm.
If I'm not mistaken, you are allowed to touch them to a degree if they come up and touch you (basically, you just can't do anything to initiate the interaction). That said, this guy might be stretching even that exception.
A house cat? No. I mean they can scratch the shit out of you but not take a chunk out of your neck. I mean unless youre unconscious. Now get up to Bob cat size. Sure.
As a kid I was told seals are like dogs and will just run away from you if you try to pet them. If I try to pet the sea lions they will eat me. Source: I was raised in the bearing sea, on the island where the deadliest catch boats refuel
That's because dogs are domesticated, whyle seals are wild animals. Don't pet wild animals. Not only because they can harm you but because you can harm them by accident and it is really dangerous for wild animals to get used to interact with humans. Next person it tries to swim up to might not be as friedly.
Your neighbor could easily shoot you in the back. The car in the opposite lane could easily swerve. It must be horrible to live a life in irrational fear of everything.
I must suggest for you to personally go pet all cows you see from now on. Never mind that they kill more people than sharks in the US per year. Go. Go play in the fields. Save us all from your idiotic comments.
What an idiotic argument. You just gonna go up and hug a bear? A wolf? It's the same thing. Seals are predators. They are killing machines. They aren't some cute creature to hug.
I met a fox when I was a kid and it followed me around for an afternoon and I treated it like a dog. Seemed to enjoy pets. I tried to keep it in my treehouse but my parents found out
rossonerinho
maybe the seal was just horny.
roughingupthesuspect
Fluffy
AreYouSureAboutThat
That is Sooo cute! however
Noahbalboa82
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eXoRainbow
And this is how i met your mother.
Hkafodays
Loose seal!
beerkrump
I grew up in Northern California. One of the first rules of going into the ocean is to get out when you see a seal. They are shark food.
Woll
Seal of approval
raiker333
This is the shark version of cheese + crackers
Deikin
Well, he gets my approval of seal.
RonnieSoak
I'd greet him in water too
justplainvanilla
EnigmaticEmpress
Seal, fleeing from Shark: Oh sshit oh shit I hope it eats this thing instead of me oh shit
UlrichMorgan
Was gonna say, better hope an orcas not after it
stronomer
Exactly my thoughts!
nclu
Inter-species communication and generational learning are fuckin' wild and I wish I knew more. Tons of species will not mess with humans on account of the fact we'll go full genocide on their entire lineage if they hurt one of us. Simultaneously, we will gently handle an individual seeking aid (as will many other predator species). "Hug the human, sharks fear their wrath" is not outside the possibilities here.
CallMeCourierSix
Or an Orca. Either way, FUCKING RUN.
trouble4you
Ha ha ha… i thought the same
nubblebun
Pretty sure that must be a selkie
plebejade
Video stops just as he gets down on him :/
AVerySillyPuppy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seal_finger ht">l_finger">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seal_finger https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Mammal_Protection_Act
cbale2000
I suspect this video may have not been taken in the US, thus US law would not apply.
tjm1226
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Cats2cats
Fun fact water puppies can leave giant holes in flesh.
camn333
firlefranz
BoxOfHellos
nclu
It's an older meme
theskepticinme
But it checks out
iMcFly
It gets my seal of approval.
zisguyheeya
Did it go down on him at the end there?
WackyWavingInflatableArmFlailingTubman
Fuck that land traitor
rshini
remember, they are cute but have the impulse control of a toddler and the morals of a sea gull.
PineappleLoopsBroether
Morals of a sea gull.... Wow, great writing
PhooBar
Seals will also chase a tennis ball. Just big water-proof dogs.
MoonAmericanFloydHeywoodR
That's the Internet for ya. It's a place where we can learn all about things from a 5 or 6 second video that lacks context and stops before the story concludes.
Sechran
I've heard their breath is rancid enough to strip paint. Cute, but keep your distance.
poocolonel3030
True, and they taste like they smell. Fucking cute though.
NoneOfYoBiseniss
So are humans that eat raw fish and don't brush.
Pikkupanda
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OhIfIMust
I've heard the same of whales.
zebulorg
Can confirm. Like horrible morning breath and rancid fish at the same time
OffStageSpring9
You try brushing all those teeth/ whatever those baleen things are!
tinytyrant
wild animals.... that's gonna be a 'no' from me, dawg.
NoneOfYoBiseniss
Everything was wild once.
TupacAintDead
I like the idea of house seals. May be a few more generations.
azazyel
That thing could rip your throat out easily
TyphoonMuscles
Yeah, it could...seal your fate.
WarlockSniper
Grogu007
PSA you're not allowed to touch seals in the US under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, It is legal to touch a seal only under very limited circumstances, such as self-defense, to rescue an animal or mitigate harm. The MMPA protects all whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, porpoises, manatees, polar bears, otters, and walruses from human-induced harm.
TZO2k15
For now that is, as trump's america will most definitely get rid of those protections, once they get around to it!
orp0piru
2017-2020 was bad, 2025-2028 will be too
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/climate/trump-environment-rollbacks-list.html
TZO2k15
The psychotic prick also rebranded the name Dept of Defence into Dept of War… seriously, no fuckin' joke!
Fendeezy
But what if it touched you first, as what happened in this video?
cbale2000
If I'm not mistaken, you are allowed to touch them to a degree if they come up and touch you (basically, you just can't do anything to initiate the interaction). That said, this guy might be stretching even that exception.
Exyr
That thing could easily just rip a hole in your neck. Just because it looks cute doesn't mean that it is.
RedJacketHero
So could a cat
Exyr
A house cat? No. I mean they can scratch the shit out of you but not take a chunk out of your neck. I mean unless youre unconscious. Now get up to Bob cat size. Sure.
TZO2k15
Indeed, as the sea dog is a predator after all, but yeah, always respect any animal that you do not know, that includes other people's pets.
I never pet a dog that does not know me, I let them figure me out on their own.
StellaMatutina
As a kid I was told seals are like dogs and will just run away from you if you try to pet them. If I try to pet the sea lions they will eat me. Source: I was raised in the bearing sea, on the island where the deadliest catch boats refuel
GabbyJayYay
Kids can technically do that too
DdCno1
Tell me about it. My younger sibling used to leave deep bite marks on me. I sometimes think they were a cannibal at a certain age.
imaynotbeasmartmanjenny
Grew out of it? Learned to hide it! https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTY1YjkxZmJlOWk1MnIxOGVvMThvOTk1MDBycGNobm10NXdlZnluaXFmNmRxcTN2NyZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/SXcgjAPQnWOhW/200w.mp4
OhIfIMust
Oh, it's still cute, it just doesn't mean that it's *harmless.*
ThrowAwayAcct0000
So could a cute dog. Doesn't mean they generally will.
theschnubbeldidupp
That's because dogs are domesticated, whyle seals are wild animals. Don't pet wild animals. Not only because they can harm you but because you can harm them by accident and it is really dangerous for wild animals to get used to interact with humans. Next person it tries to swim up to might not be as friedly.
Exyr
Yeah i dont hug random dogs i encounter on the street because of exactly that. My dog is cute as fuck but I dont let people hug her head.
khele
But it was :P
pipatron
Your neighbor could easily shoot you in the back. The car in the opposite lane could easily swerve. It must be horrible to live a life in irrational fear of everything.
duffman3335
HOLY SHIT, you're dumb! Like, REALLY dumb! You shouldn't offer your opinion... ever.
RaZorHamZteR
I must suggest for you to personally go pet all cows you see from now on. Never mind that they kill more people than sharks in the US per year. Go. Go play in the fields. Save us all from your idiotic comments.
DarknessfillsmyheartwithpainTIMMAY
His point was to posture moral superiority... Like almost all comments by the children here
kJerAFK
It's an irrational fear to be cautious with a wild animal as big as a wolf in its habitat and out of your own? calm down aqua man
vetcareassistantchris
Not everyone's neighbour can easily shoot them... THAT must be a horrible thought thing to have to live with tbh.
LespritDeLescalier22
Good good. Let the removal from the dna pool course thru you
d3jake
It wouldn't be an irrational fear. But, don't let that get in your way.
Exyr
What an idiotic argument. You just gonna go up and hug a bear? A wolf? It's the same thing. Seals are predators. They are killing machines. They aren't some cute creature to hug.
ThrowAwayAcct0000
The seal came up to him. He didn't come up to the seal.
Exyr
You should see what black bears do. They come at you all sweet. And then just maul you.
DataDewDrop
I’m not agreeing with that last guy by any means, but I could absolutely see myself dying trying to pet wolf.
DannoWaso
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sethb1978
I met a fox when I was a kid and it followed me around for an afternoon and I treated it like a dog. Seemed to enjoy pets. I tried to keep it in my treehouse but my parents found out
DataDewDrop
It’s carnivorans. Something about that entire order of mammals just makes them… pettable