The Sydney Opera House Seal Has Returned With A Blessed Lil’ Ocean Pupper

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July 14, 2016

Ladies and gentlemen, stop whatever he hell it is you’re doing, and point your eyeballs at this, the most wondrous of nature’s gifts: Sydney Opera House‘s fabled New Zealand Fur Seal has returned.

After intermittent appearances on the landmark’s VIP entrance stairs throughout the past few years, the magical sea-doggo has amassed a fervent following. To be quite honest, anything less than adoration for the furry beast copping some rays would be insulting.

Still, this time, it’s extra special. The lil’ blubberguts has brought a sprog with it.

More seal and pup #seal #operahouse

A photo posted by 702abcsydney (@702abcsydney) on Jul 13, 2016 at 10:33pm PDT

And then there were two

A photo posted by Ben O’Donnell (@odonnell_ben) on Jul 13, 2016 at 4:49pm PDT

We have a baby one too!!! #babyseal #sohseal #canwekeepitplease #sydneyoperahouse

A photo posted by Kirsty Boyes (@kirsty_boyes) on Jul 13, 2016 at 9:51pm PDT

Seal and two day old baby soaking up late afternoon sun at the Opera House #seal #babyseal #nature #sealife #sydney #sydneyharbour #Australia #au #wildlife

A photo posted by Matt Randall (@sydneymatt1) on Jul 13, 2016 at 11:44pm PDT

School’s out. Kids are in, baby seals included! #sydneyoperahouse

A photo posted by Crispin Rice (@crispinrice) on Jul 13, 2016 at 11:11pm PDT

LOOK AT THEM, THE FUZZY JELLYBEANS. Observe, as our aquatic friend waves its little fin in recognition that yes, it is the best thing we will see all week:

#sydneyoperahouseseal has a pup!

A video posted by Lauren Murdoch (@lammmur) on Jul 13, 2016 at 9:58pm PDT

G’day mates

A video posted by @_riddlemethis on Jul 13, 2016 at 11:41pm PDT

Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, Lawrence Orel of the National Parks and Wildlife service said the pair was definitely not a mother and child, but that doesn’t really matter, does it?

Furthermore, the larger ocean floof may not be the exact same one that has rocked up to the steps in years gone by. Again, not important in context, at all.

Regardless, Orel says they’re lookin’ healthy and sunbathing is a-okay behaviour for them to exhibit. Of course, we probably didn’t need a wildlife expert to tell us it’s okay. Because of course it is. Look at them.