Water Birth of a Pacific Harbor Seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi

A newborn harbor seal pup in the water at the oceans edge, born just moments before in the ocean and immediately able to swim ashore. The pups placenta and mother are seen in the background. La Jolla, California, USA, Phoca vitulina richardsi, natural history stock photograph, photo id 39101
A newborn harbor seal pup in the water at the oceans edge, born just moments before in the ocean and immediately able to swim ashore. The pups placenta and mother are seen in the background. La Jolla, California, USA

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Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 39101
Format: Digital 2:3
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