Are monk seals “friendly”?
The term “friendly” is a human characteristic. Monk seals, like other wild animals, are curious and inquisitive, but this behavior should never be mistaken for them being “friendly.” It is important that we keep these animals wild and remember not to treat them in any other way. If they become habituated to humans they may become a nuisance and even a danger to humans and ultimately need to be removed to more isolated area. Taking a monk seal out of a population will even further increase their chances of extinction as a species.
