How long will it take people to realize that they should leave animals in the wild alone? Apparently we all need a refresher course.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently published a press release noting the importance of not taking selfies with seals during their New England pupping season. "As tempting as it might be to get that perfect shot of yourself or your child with an adorable seal pup, please do the right thing and leave the seal pup alone," the statement reads. "Seals have powerful jaws, and can leave a lasting impression." NOAA also notes that it has dealt with several injuries due to people getting too close to these animals for a photo.

The move also comes after animal rights organization PETA launched a similar no-selfie awareness campaign earlier this year. The message was simple: Stop using animals as selfie props.

It's unfortunate, but the occurrence is way more common, not to mention more dangerous, than many people think. A woman touring Macedonia was responsible for the death of a swan after she dragged it out of the water for a photo op. An endangered small dolphin died after tourists took turns getting selfies with it. Two peacocks passed away from an incident involving tourists grabbing them at a Chinese zoo. The list goes on and on.

On the flip side, selfie takers don't always get away unscathed. Think about how easy it is to trip, fall, and run into things when searching for that perfect angle. And here's a fun stat: There were more selfie-related deaths in 2015 than there were deaths due to shark attacks.

The next time you're thinking of the number of Instagram likes you'll get from a pic with a wild animal, scrap the selfie and opt for a really great zoom lens. The wildlife will be grateful you did.

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