Tears on the Ice

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Uploaded by David Sturge on 20 Mar 2026 in Paradise

The tears of this whitecoat (harp seal pup) drip from its eyes down its fur coat as it waits for its mother to return to nurse it again. Scientifically the tears are merely protective mucus secreted by their lachrymal glands, however, lying here alone on the pack ice it sure feels like there may be some emotion behind those droplets.