If you ever doubted the idea that smiles are infectious, a sea lion in Japan will convince you otherwise.
Koel, a sea lion pup at the Katsurahama Aquarium in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, has charmed the internet with her impossibly cute smile. What makes it even more adorable is that she's doing it in her sleep--literally!
The official Twitter account of the aquarium shared the now viral photo, which captured the delightful moment of Koel dozing happily on a staff member's lap. Her cherub-like expression quickly became a hit online, with many commenting that they had no idea sea lions could be so cute.
If you ever doubted the idea that smiles are infectious, a sea lion in Japan will convince you otherwise.
Koel, a sea lion pup at the Katsurahama Aquarium in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, has charmed the internet with her impossibly cute smile. What makes it even more adorable is that she's doing it in her sleep--literally!
Source: @katurahama_aq
Source: @katurahama_aq
The official Twitter account of the aquarium shared the now viral photo, which captured the delightful moment of Koel dozing happily on a staff member's lap. Her cherub-like expression quickly became a hit online, with many commenting that they had no idea sea lions could be so cute.