Harbor seal mother and newborn pup, Phoca vitulina richardsi, #39061

Pacific harbor seal mother nuzzling her newborn pup, something they do constantly to help solidify the nurturing bond and reassure the young seal. La Jolla, California, USA, Phoca vitulina richardsi, natural history stock photograph, photo id 39061
Pacific harbor seal mother nuzzling her newborn pup, something they do constantly to help solidify the nurturing bond and reassure the young seal. La Jolla, California, USA

Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 39061
Format: Digital 2:3
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