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There985 Archivesfew things cuter than a seal -- except perhaps for one hugging a plushie version of itself.
This seal at Mombetsu Land, an attraction in Japan's Hokkaido prefecture, was handed a soft toy seal by zoo staff.
SEE ALSO: Baby panda just wants to cling onto his keeper and follow him everywhereIt was clearly love at first sight for the seal, who even let its furry new companion go for a ride on its back.
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Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable And we're clearly not the only ones who are swooning.
The tweet by Mombetsu Land has gone on to be shared some 24,000 times.
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@mombetsu_land @KH4MI I'M CRYING THIS IS SO CUTE!
— Amy Rose Winchester (@SushiRollPhan) February 24, 2017
@mombetsu_land @FlotianChroma @beanyzilla oh my god I'm crying. It's a seal with a seal, it's too cute. ;_;
— opius oddfellow (@OpiusOddfellow) February 23, 2017
And if you're still not convinced.
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