Cookie and Elmo take their first swim together

Seal pups Cookie and Elmo are only a week old when they may swim for the first time together, be prepared for a cuteness overload!
Cookie and Elmo are Common seal pups, they lost their mother and are now taken care of by Sealcentre Pieterburen. When they are old enough, they will be released into the wild again.

[@zeehondencentrumpieterbure9268]

Hi! We've been getting a lot of feedback on why there's no ramp in the water for the seal pups? Thank you for the interest and we'll gladly try explaining it here: The first time these pups get into the water there is always at least one of our experienced seal nurses there to help them out in case they really can't get out. But they usually get it after their second or third attempt. If you watch closely, you can see that their hind legs (or flippers if you will) actually create the propulsion to launch them onto the edge. This is what these pups quickly figure out. In fact: in nature, these pups are done weaning after an average of 24 days and from that point on are living life independently, as their mother leaves them. So despite their looks, they are very strong from an early age already!

[@Delinae]

I guess if they jump into the water from an ice sheet, there's no ramp either

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

@Zeehondencentrum Pieterburen • Thanks for the info on the ramp but what really surprised me was the fact that they stuck so closely together in the water. Isn't that unusual?

[@ka285808]

Seals have been doing this long before humans came along.

[@ComputerGuyAndy]

Sucks up my nose like water... :)

[@jigenese]

first one: accidentally falls in second one: oh wait, that looks like fun

[@Delinae]

The best version of peer pressure haha

[@ladyx8671]

😂👍

[@lexymartin6841]

I love they it realize its buddy was moving away and just dive in after hin

[@Sunfl75]

More like, "No, don't go without me!"

[@JuneArtCraft19]

They are so adorable 😭💕💕

[@MrKoraalrif]

They be like: Yup, looks like water, feels like water, tastes like water, bubbles like water, yeah its water

[@hakeemahmad1525]

Gotta make sure its not chemicals lol

[@isaktrondsen8830]

Gotta make sure its water

[@whitetrashandhellbound6905]

Do you know where that skit originated? The "Dog Shit" skit?

[@MM-jf1me]

@@whitetrashandhellbound6905 Cheech and Chong? Or are you wanting to know the origins of the "looks like a duck" saying? (It's disputed.)

[@amykelley7247]

Lol.i love your.comment. totally!

[@bigcheese781]

Dude1: You go in first! Dude1: Also falls in sideways uncontrollably...

[@lauralishes1]

It was clear they didn't want to leave each other. You'd think they would have a sort of slope so they could ease their way in and also get out when they wanted as one of them was panicking a little

[@yvetterae1541]

1:03

[@jessicacasey2820]

Oof one fell in the other jumped

[@Demonic_Fancy_Goose]

They are not dudes. Their seals!

[@bigcheese781]

@@Demonic_Fancy_Goose "Their seals!" What about them, are they leaking?

[@2Beasty]

This is why the term "Graceful as a Seal" never caught on.

[@unexpectedvixen5685]

😆🤣😂😂

[@joesilkwood4958]

😂😆

[@zanae3432]

Lmao

[@evanzacharias4062]

*Seal accidentally flops into the water and starts panicking

[@nonamerooster5413]

It should of been ‘make a splash like a seal’

[@silverscorpio24]

"You first." "No you first." "Dude it's just wa--" *[splash]*

[@drewt.4353]

I guess you have to be a marine biologist to not freak out at the noises they're making, they all sound like they're drowning...

[@CBRN-115]

Good thing seals can hold their breath for a long time

[@haroc986]

Dude for real. It gave me anxiety they look so heavy and like they're gonna drown because they cant really move well lmao imagine that...short arms and no fking legs. Just a tail...omg. also does anyone know if they can breathe under water? Looks so scary for them lol

[@nacamo17]

@@haroc986 they CANT breath under water. They are mammals. But they can stay longer than humans down there.

[@irrelevance3859]

@@haroc986 they can’t. But they can hold it for a long time like 30 minutes to up to an hour I’m pretty sure. They dive pretty deep as well which is cool.

[@nittynatsha4346]

IKR! The first few times I hear it I might be a bit scared but then you kinda get used to it.. So ya. Also it sounds so much like q dinosaur if the scream was louder and longer..

[@vincybadman871]

I imagine dogs went for swim a couple thousand years ago, and never left.

[@FlowerChyld43]

Yeah I was thinking God said, "I don't know what to make I'm all out of ideas. What about a Puppyfish?"

[@PaddySnuffles]

Dude, evolution takes millions of years not just a few thousand.

[@Davis777_69_years_and]

This is probably going to spark another evolution Vs creation chain of comments

[@XWizzerX]

They're actually more closely related to bears.

[@judeirwin2222]

What? You think dogs evolved into seals? Are you, by any chance, a Trump follower?

[@chudzij]

Instincts are so awesome. They're automatically attracted to water and know how to swim.

[@someminainabasement6875]

thought that said insects

[@zipsormore4814]

@@someminainabasement6875 me too I was like wtf LMAOOOO

[@Dreaded-Flower]

no not really. cookie's first swim shows that hes not atracted to water. how should he be atracted to it if he never saw it and doesnt know what it is. even after a push into the water he wants to instantly exit it. but yeah they learn fast how to move in water cause they are build for it

[@thecreaturescorner539]

@@zipsormore4814 insects are awesome, *sad invert keeper noises*

[@Nettie-jt1nv]

First time swimming together is how I understood it

[@WolfRider2010]

This adorable video gets my seal of approval.

[@jaynehamilton1595]

WolfRider2010, I LOVE your sense of humor!! This video gets my "seal" of approval also!!

[@ruby_spectre]

That's actually genius

[@kristinaleonardo9222]

😆😆😆👏👏

[@joesilkwood4958]

Ouch

[@kcthompson445]

Dude you're Sealy as heck Hahahahahahahahaha!

[@suzieq2268]

Nostrils that have the ability to close and keep water out when necessary is a great design.

[@dontsubscribe4253]

Like it’s a design that the marine biologists made, did you know?

[@suzieq2268]

@@dontsubscribe4253 😂

[@SonsOfAnarchyReject]

God is awesome like that

[@jsp9759]

What if humans have it too? Imagine what will happen then?

[@elcrunchero3604]

@@jsp9759 people wouldn’t need to pinch there noses when going in a pool xd

[@huh4484]

The belly slapping on the floor is great

[@guillermobarroso2990]

I was just about to comment that lol

[@halfey]

That is so cute. I could see this the whole day.

[@robinred1851]

You should go and take a look at this rescue-centre in Pieterburen (in the north of the Netherlands). It's really great fun looking at these animals. It appears they always, non stop, are playing.

[@educlinstand]

“You go first!” “No, you go first!” “Hell no, man! This stuff looks dogey!”

[@isabellekloster8550]

how cute, they both fell in by accident

[@nukkonyan]

*meow*

[@isabellekloster8550]

@@nukkonyan 😹

[@nukkonyan]

@@isabellekloster8550 cats :D

[@pianoenthusiast]

The second one didn't though, it decided to follow the first one after it fell down

[@KrisBowlr]

I love how they initially keep looking at each other for guidance and comfort.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@scottl.1568]

Dude, I'm not going to be the first one to jump in!

[@Erin-vu1tt]

I know they're baby seals, but this gave me anxiety! I kept thinking: "Oh my God! They're gonna drown!" 😱

[@freezingcathedral]

why would anybody think that about water dogs?

[@julieteller7194]

Exactly my thoughts always 🤣

[@frenchvanilla7109]

I really thought they were panicking in the water

[@Kirarandia]

I know! Me too

[@shamarimoore18]

I am so glad I'm not the only person that thought I pray the okay I really hope they don't drown cuz they look like they were struggling a little bit

[@fanofafan6480]

Cookie: Go Elmo: you go Cookie: Imma jump in behind you Elmo: the water cold. U go Cookie: Ok we both go on the count of 3 Elmo: ok Cookie:1 Elmo:2 Cookie:2 Elmo:2

[@bbladez681]

2 and a half 2.6

[@2Beasty]

*splash* Count: 3! Ha Ha Ha

[@krystalthesquirrel4973]

@@2Beasty You get the reference too, huh?

[@lass-inangeles7564]

So sweet! Add a shelf for them to climb onto and out. Thank you for your excellent work with seals!

[@roche320]

Do you think there are shelves in the wild?

[@Alynnra]

@@roche320 do you think there are tile walls with no purchase in the wild? rocky and sandy beaches have grip for purchase, and slopes.

[@lass-inangeles7564]

@@roche320 Yes there are. If you look at rocky ledges where seals sit at the edge of the sea. They are not smooth tile like the pool. They have the grip factor. Pool is very slick and smooth, and I think a shelf would help support them and reassure them they could climb back out.

[@catclark9488]

@@roche320 There would be rocks or slopes in the wild.

[@krashd]

@@roche320 Since shelf simply means elevated flat surface then yes, why would they not exist in nature?

[@HenrythePaleoGuy]

I really like the reassurance they both give each other at the start. :)

[@Ah1My-Spinach-Puffs1]

1:15 Seal 1: Aah! help I’m drowning! Seal 2: Dude you have a tail just start moving. Seal 1: . . . .

[@heidiherrendorfer3691]

Sowas von süß , niedlich wie sie ihre Mißtrauen überwinden , ich hörte mal , daß diese Babys erst noch schwimmen lernen müssen , sollte man garnicht glauben ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💋

[@marypoppins2426]

Beautiful creatures

[@real.bingus]

1:17 me after taco bell

[@Sadtbhere]

I'm so happy for them

[@alex.8648]

Why this super adorable video only has 1M views??! 😭 THEY'RE SO CUTE! 😍😭❤❤

[@gnolly8222]

Yep, that's definitely the cutest damn thing I've seen all day. Potentially all week. Might even be a contender for all month, really.

[@wonaldgrump9654]

Humans - "How cute, their first swim!" Creatures - "I'm gonna drown you, you bastard!"

[@mirygalas6508]

Animals are such great teachers! Their openness, courage, humour, and curiosity.

[@divinelove3334]

The seal that jumped in first was definitely being a good sibling making sure he gets in and doesn’t drown too while being both of their first time 😩💚

[@nadyaelkeilany939]

“I’ll never let go Jack”. *1st seal violently descends*

[@Peppermint88]

I love they keep tapping the water with there noses X3

[@hermesmcclintok]

So cute the way they're flopping around and kissing.

[@renegadexy2980]

I love animals so much. That is all I needed to say 😊

[@artjohnson4133]

Cute pups, 😁😁

[@coolboy2811]

No platform in the water for them to get in and out. Beautiful seals are 😍

[@kennethjensen730]

Seals are soooo sweet ❤️

[@WowUsernameAvailable]

Thanks for the work you do at the center, guys! 🤗🥰

[@jkm8741]

Aww friggen adorable. Made me smile after an awful day at work. Animsls are amazing 🥰🥰🥰

[@kenpoarniceguy1]

So cute!! They are learning to swim!! I hope there are no comments from people complaining that the seals are drowning

[@FlowerChyld43]

You'd think they'd put a treaded Ramp in there so they can climb out.

[@wnynj1213]

Yes or padded flooring on the edges of the pool

[@isengrim99]

Sigh... Are there ramps in nature?

[@gloryshadow8710]

@@isengrim99 They arent in nature though. Ice at least has some structure to hold onto while climbing up and isnt completely flat like this tile floor.

[@kelleyburks9777]

Come on in the water is nice very cute pups💜🤗💕

[@ChubbyUnicorn]

The best! Love the bubbles! Thanks for posting.

[@upvotecomment2110]

You go first No, you go first No, you go first Alright... Common now, get in.

[@allohtoffbaqphat4547]

Dude I want a little indoor pool like that! I'd just have it in a corner in my living room or like in the middle of my hallway to make life more interesting

[@user-xo2vi5eu7v]

I can see you have interesting mindset😂😂

[@susiem.2068]

Imagine you forget something at home, you're late to an important function, and you have a swimming pool in the middle of your hallway.

[@allohtoffbaqphat4547]

@@susiem.2068 Hilarity ensues

[@ayoutubehogotztaeattoo2871]

I see the beginnings of the makings of a nice n' warm waterproof coat..!

[@aussienscale]

Just amazing how natural it is for them !!

[@honeychild8525]

This made my day 🤩🤩

[@hille422]

Exactly how I look entering a pool of water

[@redqueen7839]

Them still trying to communicate under water and all u hear is blub blub blub, thats what did it for me. Reminds me of a kid talking with there mouth full 😆

[@fruitful5915]

They’re so adorable God bless them!

[@lindaneblett6438]

Too darn cute💖

[@nataliep501]

Aww ❤, they're adorable!

[@GradKat]

They’re gorgeous!

[@nils2118]

I visited Pieterburen its in the middle of nowhere. We stayed in a hotel in a very tiny town. Best part was “ wadlopen “. Pieterburen is very tiny but still it was fun. We made a nice donation 😊

[@robinred1851]

By giving a donation you did the right thing. They really need it. Well done👍!!!

[@zeehondencentrumpieterbure9268]

Thank you for your support! Pieterburen is indeed a very small town. On average, around 400 seals arrive in our Sealcentre each year. Pieterburen has around 380 inhabitants!

[@oki5072]

Amazing Seals. Thanks for the rescuers. Love from Indonesia...

[@garyparker2969]

Adorable, Simply Adorable, have a Blessed Wknd Y'all.

[@jhonchief9151]

0:48 me in the shower trying to see how long i can hold my breath 😂😂😂😂

[@angel12boucher17]

Oh sweet baby’s.....so so cute

[@paulsmith8212]

Beautiful babies!!

[@gezak9733]

Not gonna lie, I low key expected them to mention fibsh or egg before sliding in

[@justinc4782]

please next time just write "I expected them to mention fish or egg before sliding in" memes rot your brain

[@2degucitas]

@@justinc4782 Please, Justin. Just let them enjoy memes. The world has enough problems.

[@justinc4782]

@@2degucitas maybe the world has so many problems because of weak men like you

[@djstoplichtofficial]

@@justinc4782 If you're such a strong man what are you doing here on youtube telling people not to enjoy fun things😃🖕🏻

[@justinc4782]

@@djstoplichtofficial thank you chiming in, non-threatening fat faced estrogen "male"

[@LuxCirilo]

Oh boy this footage is so simple yet outstanding

[@Rikkcas]

So damn cute! Nature is truly awesome 🦭❤️

[@helenwaldeck185]

Awww bless their hearts!😃😃😃

[@dianelindsay4695]

Awww lovely wee poppits 🙂

[@amywantland5359]

Awe, I love their names ❤❤

[@zakrevsky6407]

seal: moves their belly: SLAP

[@herbertgomez4112]

God bless these little guys..

[@darrellbeets7758]

Gratefull for getting to see this.

[@TacticalChristian1776]

So cute good to see there doing good:)

[@gibadias1637]

Let's go, let's go.. looks like fun!

[@alexb2351]

Beautiful animals

[@siltstrider6812]

Cookie- "Ready Elmo?" Elmo- "Ready Cookie!" (get in water) Cookie - "BRRRMPPH!!" Elmo - "BFFFT!!"

[@browneyes34ac]

I love them 💗 💓

[@boomer2095]

Wow!! It is amazing to watch animal behavior. Nobody is around them and yet they go into the water on their own without any coaxing.

[@jeffwib7532]

God bless them

[@elnabjelland-hughes8172]

Where is a ramp to help them get out of the water ??? If they can get out of the water without any help I’d like to see that on video !

[@chads.7091]

That’s what I was thinking like how are they suppose to get out lol

[@catclark9488]

@Plain Water That's not the point dumbass. They should have a way to get out.

[@jdale1259]

It's comforting in an odd sort of way to see that first-timers (in anything) aren't always slick and cool. Sometimes you just stumble into something!

[@janicesullivan8942]

They seem to say to one another: “I’ll jump in if you jump in.” “You go first, no you go first!” Too cute, great video, thanks, from Oklahoma.

[@victorgillmore3180]

You could tell they were having trouble getting enough air.

[@therumtumtiger]

Yep

[@MetaJamm]

They can hold breath pretty long even that yong. Couple minutes with no breath is just nothing. Mature spicies can hold their breath for 30 min, and much more. They have special oxigen binding system and saturate their body with it, not just blood.

[@victorgillmore3180]

@@MetaJamm Fascinating, you sound like an expert.

[@MetaJamm]

@@victorgillmore3180 Yes they fascinating! And have an extreme adoptations! When they dive, oxygen economy mode is enables, hart rate drops to as minimum as just seweral beats per minute, muscles work anaerobic. And they able to do sucessful long hunts in the deeps. As deep as 1 km and more!

[@jamisonchristner1553]

@@MetaJamm that is cool, thanks for the information

[@marshamercer876]

Oh what sweet babies

[@marcel.monashee7161]

This is so cute !

[@Sunfl75]

Aaaww! They are so cute.

[@FANDEFIRULAIS]

*Spectacular jacuzzi* 👏🏽👌🏽

[@maryjennings4913]

Seal One: Come on in!! The water's fine!!! Seal Two: O.k., if you say so!!!

[@enduroclassicendurorallymo6863]

God bless our brothers and protect their lives.

[@PatriciaGarcia-ip6ge]

Adorable 🥰

[@mindyphoo5709]

Watching this like a proud mom 😂

[@mojorisin6114]

Sweet angels ❤️❤️

[@kerstinkoch6175]

Too sweet 😍

[@ben737D]

I love seals, they are so cute

[@Chris_34]

Cookie: "You go first." Elmo: "Why have I gotta go first?" Cookie "Because you're the eldest." Elmo: "Says who?" Cookie "Says me." Elmo: "Actually, the rule is 'ladys first,' you're a lady so I must be a gentleman and let you go first." Cookie:: "I don't know why you're making such a big deal about this, it's only water." Elmo: "Well then, off you go." Cookie: "I will!" Elmo: "Go on then we're waiting." Cookie: "Shush a minute, i'm thinking." Elmo: "No, you're stalling." Cookie: I'm not! I was thinking." Elmo: "Ok then, what were you thinking about." Cookie: "Ummm... I was thinking I may have left the oven on." Elmo: "We don't own an oven." Cookie: "BE QUIET YOU! If you were any sort of a man you'd go first." Elmo: "Yeah, I'm a seal not a man." Cookie "You know what I meant." Elmo: "Look Cookie, I'm tough. I'm not scared of the water I'm just taking my time." Cookie: "You were scared of that spider though, weren't you? Remember? The itty bitty baby one that was in the bath, remember? You started squealing and ran out, I had to go in and trap it with a glass and put it outside. Do you remember that? I do, I remember that." Elmo: "Be quiet Cookie! You're starting to annoy me." Cookie: "You do realise we're being filmed? And this is going to be on KZbin." Elmo: "KZbin? Right, I'd better get going then, I don't want anyone watching to think i'm chicken. I do wish you'd stop bringing that spider story up, though." Cookie: "Whatever. Off you go then tough guy." Elmo: "If I drown it's your fault." *{ SPLASH! }* *The End*

[@Arch55567]

😁🤣

[@MrMucciacito]

Bellissime le foche

[@minimimaximi7752]

It's so very nice.

[@RafaelElectronic]

precious

[@darreylhenderson702]

It looks like they both keep looking at each other saying "you go first", "no, you go first", "no, you"

[@Ilovegirlotsandlots]

Bless😊

[@aliecarey]

Super cute

[@dawnjohnson8739]

Too cute.