Why have seals been getting eels stuck up their noses?

It's the question on everyone's lips at the moment - just why do seals keep getting eels stuck up their noses?

No, it's not a tongue-twister for your office Christmas party, it's something that's actually been happening in Hawaii.

The Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program has shared images of the creatures in what looks like an uncomfortable predicament.

Apparently the seals were fine but the eels didn't make it, unfortunately.