Hawaiian Monk Seals (Neomonachus schauinslandi) sleeping on a beach of Kauai. Listed as endangered, these are the rarest seals in the world numbering fewer than 1,600. I am so lucky this pair decided to nap on a public beach!

Photo taken from a respectful distance with a telephoto lens, then cropped.

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RT @TMMC
Happy #AlohaFriday 🌈😍🏝 Did you know #HawaiianMonkSeals are born with a black coat? After they molt, their fur turns silvery-gray on their backs and a light creamy color on their bellies! #FunFactFriday #CuteCritterFriday