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Oct 1 • 12 tweets • 5 min read
The world is in desperate need of some cute right now. So here's a thread of marine animals being adorable.
Video by: bit.ly/2W9d7CO
#DailyJelly
First up! Look at these baby golden jellies trying so hard! They've gotta swim fast because they're filter feeders, and fast swimming = happy eating!
Next, the leaf sheep are coming! These little friend-shaped slugs (technically not nudibranchs) have two little eyes to peer into your soul with their cuteness...
They're related to the always-adorable sea bunny! With two little 'ears' (actually more like noses) and a bushy little tail (actually gills), these little bunnies crawl around the seafloor. But did you know how SMOL THEY ARE?!
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Lumpfish are very smart! And can even be trained to do little tricks. Though sitting on friends comes naturally to these round fish. Remember social distancing little lumpfish!
Lumpfish aren't the strongest swimmers, Instead, they have little fin-suction cups on their stomachs. But they'll swim really hard if it means a treat!
Sometimes baby octopus-like to ride on other animals in the open ocean. This little seahorse was an excellent choice baby octopus!
Of course, a whole group of baby octopus riding on jellyfish is a good choice, too! Look at those fancy hats!
Look at this baby fish excited to see you! Such a big goofy smile tiny friend!
Speaking of tiny! Check out these SMALLEST OF JELLY BABIES. They're zooming around very busy, and *just* learning to pulse. Watch closely: can you see a few taking their first little baby pulses?
And who can deny the cuteness of OTTER POCKETS?! Did you know otters have little built-in pockets under their arms for storing food? They'll even save their favorite rock in their pocket!
Hang in there, find your favorite rock, and remember that the world is still a pretty cool place. 💕
(obligatory not marine baby axolotl as proof)

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