Imagine losing part of yourself, like an ear or a flipper, without any warning. It would be so scary. Sadly, many animals and people face this kind of loss because of accidents or bad luck. What really matters is how they go on with their lives after that.
At a special place in Japan called the Okhotsk Tokkari Center in Monbetsu, there lives a brave earless seal. This seal lost his ears, but he didn’t let that stop him. He was given a soft, toy version of himself, and he loved it. It made him feel special. The workers at the center took good care of him, hoping one day he’d be strong enough to return to the sea.
The word “Tokkari” means earless seal in the Ainu language, and that’s the name of the place because it helps seals like him. The center is a safe home for seals that have been hurt, often from fishing nets or other dangers. Visitors can watch these seals play and learn more about their lives. The center does everything it can to protect and care for these seals.
Sadly, the world’s sea animals are disappearing, partly because of the harm humans cause. Every day, more animals are in danger, and if we don’t act soon, we could lose so many beautiful creatures forever.
The video below shows the earless seal playing with his toy, and it reminds us that animals, just like us, need love and care. Please share this story, so more people understand how important it is to protect animals and our planet. We can all make a difference by being kind and helping nature.
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