This baby seal was found wandering the snowy streets of New Haven, Conn.
No one knows how the seal, a gray male only a few weeks old, strayed so far from his natural ocean habitat, but some community members have theories about what he was looking for.
What do you think? Use your imagination to write the opening of a short story or poem inspired by this photo.
Tell us in the comments, and then read the related article to learn more.
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