(CNN) — There's an adorable new monk seal pup on Hawaii's Kaimana Beach and authorities are taking every step to make sure mother and baby are both unbothered by humans. Authorities have erected a "temporary fence" around the beach to protect the mother and pup, according to a Facebook post from the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. The fence is intended to "promote public safety and seal protection during the nursing period," the department said. Hawaiian monk seals are one of the most endangered seal species in the world, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This story was first published on CNN.com, "Hawaiian officials block beach to protect adorable endangered monk seal pup"

Source: CNN April 22, 2023 16:45 UTC