A mother Pacific harbor seal nuzzles her pup, born only a few hours earlier. The pup must bond and imprint on its mother quickly, and the pair will constantly nuzzle and rub against one another in order to solidify that bond.
Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 39107
Lat/Long: 32.84756, -117.27852 (Coordinates: 32° 50' 51.23" N, 117° 16' 42.68" W)
Format: Digital 2:3
Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 39107
Lat/Long: 32.84756, -117.27852 (Coordinates: 32° 50' 51.23" N, 117° 16' 42.68" W)
Format: Digital 2:3
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Categories:
- Animal > Pinniped > Harbor Seal > La Jolla Seal Controversy
- Location > USA > California > San Diego > La Jolla Seals / Childrens Pool
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