Seal popping in at Hokkaido zoo

ASAHIKAWA, Japan -A harbor seal is seen popping out of icy waters at Asahiyama Zoo in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, on Jan. 26, 2011. The seals, found in northern waters such as the Sea of Okhotsk and the Bering Sea, are a popular attraction at the zoo, which prepared an icy pool to create an environment close to their natural habitats.

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