Grey seal pup
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Grey seal pup
Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup lying beside driftwood on a rocky beach. The grey seal gives birth to a single pup after a gestation of just under a year. When very young, they have the white fur seen here. A pup nurses for up to two months before becoming independent. The grey seal lives in large groups in coastal waters in the North Atlantic Ocean. It feeds almost exclusively on fish. This beach is located on the north coast of Scotland, near Cape Wrath, in the Highland region. Photographed in November
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© Duncan Shaw
Autumn Autumn Fall Autumnal Seasons Seasonal Beach Breeding Season Coast Coastal Countryside Rural Country Drift Wood Grey Seal Halichoerus Grypus Highland Region Highland Region Highlands Horizontal Mammal November One Alone Single By Itself Solitary Out Side Outdoors Outdoors Outside Pinniped Scot Land Scotland Scottish Scottish Seasonal Shore United Kingdom Uk Britain British Wild Natural Nature Winter Young Cape Wrath White Fur
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This print captures the serene beauty of a Grey seal pup, peacefully resting beside driftwood on a rocky beach. The young seal's white fur stands out against the rugged backdrop, showcasing its innocence and vulnerability. Born after an almost year-long gestation period, this solitary pup will nurse for up to two months before embarking on an independent journey. The grey seal is a resident of the North Atlantic Ocean, often found in large groups along coastal waters. Its diet consists primarily of fish, making it a skilled hunter in its marine habitat. This particular beach is located on Scotland's north coast near Cape Wrath in the Highland region, offering a picturesque setting for this wildlife encounter. Photographed during November, as autumn transitions into winter, the image exudes a sense of seasonal change and tranquility. Duncan Shaw skillfully captures the essence of this moment with his lens, highlighting not only the natural beauty but also shedding light on important aspects of zoology and marine biology. As we admire this photograph from Science Photo Library, we are reminded of nature's wonders and our responsibility to protect these precious creatures and their habitats. It serves as a gentle reminder that even amidst our busy lives, there is solace to be found in observing and appreciating the delicate balance between humans and wildlife in our world.
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