Harbor seals inhabiting the coasts of British Columbia and Washington give birth from June to September. Females generally give birth to one pup each year. Multiple births are extremely …

Mar 11, 2025 · In this video, we see a mother harbor seal teaching her pup the ropes as they float in a protected tide pool. The mom rests on a shallow, partially submerged rock as her pup, …

Male harbor seals are believed to be monogamous. The female gives birth to pups once a year. The mating takes place underwater, thus negating the chance of studying that aspect. After a …

Jul 28, 2020 · She arrived at the rescue centre when she was estimated to be just about a week old. She is still partially covered with lanugo, the white, very fine hair that covers a seal pup in …

The harbor (or harbour) seal (Phoca vitulina), also known as the common seal, is a true seal found along temperate and Arctic marine coastlines of the Northern Hemisphere.

Large, wet rings around the eyes is an indication of well hydrated seal pup. Harbor seals can detect prey by using nerves in their whiskers or vibrissae that sense a change in pressure or …

Feb 3, 2025 · Seal Conservancy, a nonprofit group that advocates for San Diego's seals, says they expect 50-60 pups to be born this season. A harbor seal pup is photographed at the …

5 days ago · Harbor seals will leave their pup onshore while she goes back and forth to the water to feed, returning to nurse and bond with her pup. During this time, which lasts about 4-6 …

Sep 19, 2024 · Harbor seals start pupping (giving birth) in February and March and continue through June. Instead of giving birth in the water, harbor seals prefer protected sandbars, …

Aug 26, 2020 · "Penner the Seal" was rescued when she was just 7 days old, emaciated and dehydrated, she didn't look all that great, but just a week later, she had already perked up and …