Young Pacific harbor seal pup, only a few days old, Phoca vitulina richardsi

Young Pacific harbor seal pup, only a few days old. This pup will remain with its mother for only about six weeks, at which time it will be weaned and must forage for its own food., Phoca vitulina richardsi, natural history stock photograph, photo id 40229
Young Pacific harbor seal pup, only a few days old. This pup will remain with its mother for only about six weeks, at which time it will be weaned and must forage for its own food.

Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 40229
Lat/Long: 32.84676, -117.27877 (Coordinates: 32° 50' 48.33" N, 117° 16' 43.57" W)
Format: Digital 3:4
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