Did you know seals have a genetic link to dogs? Both species are considered Caniformes (which literally means ‘dog-like’) and come from the same suborder called Carnivorans. That might explain why seals, and especially baby-seals, can seem so cute to humans. Seals are also known to be quite a shy and cautious animal, which makes them pretty difficult to photograph. Luckily, some nature photographers managed to nail the task, so we can enjoy pictures of these wobbly and interesting animals.