Yes, believe it or not, these rubber puppies are native to New York City! The city brings a different sort of animal to mind -- think pigeons or rats -- but seals are here too. Driven locally extinct by the industrialization of New York Harbor over 100 years ago recent efforts to clean up New York's waterways have paid off and scientists now track two seal colonies within the city.
Matt Coneybeare
Editor in Chief
Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.
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