Star seal Tama-chan grows new fur

Star seal Tama-chan grows new fur

SAITAMA, Japan - A popular stray bearded seal called ''Tama chan'' (above) that has molted and grown new fur is spotted on its favorite boat in the Ara River in Asaka, Saitama Prefecture on June 11. Tama-chan in old fur is in the photo below taken on May 11.

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