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'Sea Bunnies' Making Waves in Japan Are The Cutest Things You'll See Today

'Sea Bunnies' Making Waves in Japan Are The Cutest Things You'll See Today
These small, rabbit-like creatures are actually sea slugs whose fluffy "coats" and pointy ears have earned them the nickname "sea bunnies."

Photos of fuzzy sea slugs are popping up all over social media in Japan - a nation known for its love of all things "kawaii" - or "cute."

Found in the cooler waters of the Pacific Ocean, these small, rabbit-like creatures are actually slugs - marine gastropods whose fluffly "coats" and pointy ears have earned them the nickname "sea bunnies."

 

This Jorunna parva genus of sub-species can grow to 8 inches in length, and their cute "ears" are actually rhinophores, or scent/taste organs that help them detect chemicals in the water and make their way across the ocean floor.

No word yet on whether they can be lured with sea-lettuce, or if their tails twitch when you pet them.

(WATCH the video below or SEE more photos at Bored Panda) - Photo: YouTube

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