Research Diver Holds Hands With a Gregarious Seal

While underwater cameraman Ben Burville of North Sea Pelagics was studying the behaviors of grey seals, one of his subjects approached him and offered a paw in friendship. Burville immediately responded with his hand and the two happily sat quietly together in harmony.

Soon after, the gregarious seal then attempted to do a handstand upon Burville’s head.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

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