Eventually a pair were presented by two sailors, who had captured the seals illegally at the Cape of Good Hope, knowing how much their children would be thrilled, and wanting everyone to have a chance to see them.
原來這兩人在南非好望角看到一大群令他們兒子神魂顛倒的海狗，愛子心切加上欲與國人共享，便不顧南非禁令，偷釣了兩隻。