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A popular seal in Osaka, Japan is showing us what it truly means to be 'chonky' and unafraid to flaunt it
Meet Yuki-chan, Aquarium Kaiyukan's resident ringed seal.
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The aquarium may be home to plenty of marine life, however, the chubby female seal often steals the spotlight
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Inquirer.net revealed that the aquarium received an influx of visitors after Yuki's photos went viral online late last year.
She's been melting visitors' hearts because of her unusually round figure that makes her look like a steamed bun
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According to the aquarium, she looks extra plump because she likes to tuck her small head in while sleeping.
Kyodo News explained that she does this to prevent her neck from feeling cold.
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And now, the ball of cuteness has inspired a Japanese online store – Felissimo – to sell a life-like plushie of the seal in all her blubber glory
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Image via Felissimo
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She comes with flippers, a tail, and even a cute snout!
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Image via Felissimo/Mothership.sg
Image via Felissimo
Apparently, Yuki-chan has a fellow seal friend named Arare-chan, who also has a plushie in its name
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Arare-chan is the oldest ringed seal in the aquarium and has long been known for its sweet smile.
Image via Felissimo
Image via Felissimo
