Females bear a single pup after a nine-month gestation, which they care for alone. Pups can weigh up to 16 kg (35 lb) and are able to swim and dive within hours of birth. They develop …

May 8, 2025 · Harbor seals haul out (rest) on rocks, reefs, beaches, and drifting glacial ice when they are not traveling and/or foraging at sea. They haul out to regulate their body temperature, …

In California, harbor seal pups are born between February and April and weigh about 20 to 24 pounds at birth. If born prematurely, harbor seals retain a whitish fluffy lanugo coat, which is …

Mar 11, 2025 · In this video, we see a mother harbor seal teaching her pup the ropes as they float in a protected tide pool. The mom rests on a shallow, partially submerged rock as her pup, …

Harbor seals are mammals — females bear a single pup which they care for alone. Mating occurs under water. The gestation period is 9 months. Adult females typically give birth to one pup …

Harbor seals have been observed nursing both on land and in the water. A pup nurses for about one minute every three to four hours. Pups nurse for about four to six weeks. Unlike most …

Sep 19, 2024 · Harbor seal pupping season is an exciting, unique opportunity to see harbor seals and pups in their natural environment. Fortunately, it’s easy to see the harbor seal pups along …

Why is there a seal pup on the beach? Pups rest on beaches to conserve energy and warm up out of the cold Pacific Northwest waters. They can be found sleeping on beaches and craggy …

May 2, 2022 · During the pupping and nursing season, mother harbor seals will leave their pups on shore for extended periods of time while they hunt and forage. These pups are usually not …

Harbor seals give birth as early as April, and pupping season is in full swing between May and June. After birth, mother harbor seals leave their pups alone to rest for extended periods of …