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Elephant seal pup

This seal pup would have been two to three months old - they grow incredibly quickly. Strictly speaking it should be called a Southern Elephant Seal - but often they are referred to simply as "Ellies". That mucus on the nose is common and of no apparent significance.

From the Australian Antarctic Division website: "Pups weigh about 40 kg at birth and are weaned after 24 days by which time they weigh on average 120 kg. A large weaner may weigh in excess of 220 kg."
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sasithorn_s said:

Stunning image!! He's super cute:)
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tiabunna replied to sasithorn_s:

Thank you. Yes, but see my note just above. :)
11 years ago

Simone Maurel said:

une magnifique photo****************j'adore
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tiabunna replied to Simone Maurel:

Merci beaucoup.
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Sylvain Wiart said:

Belle prise !
11 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna replied to Sylvain Wiart:

Merci.
11 years ago ( translate )

Pam J said:

Those liquid eyes.... beautiful !
11 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna replied to Pam J:

I'd agree, as pups the eyes have it. :)
11 years ago

Jan said:

Amazing portrait.
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tiabunna replied to Jan:

Thank you.
11 years ago

tiabunna replied to :

Thank you, Christina.
11 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

So cute !!
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tiabunna replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thank you.
11 years ago

Treasa Ui Cionaodha said:

Ipernity Award
Such a cute subject. I always think the have sad eyes. Well done George. Hugs Tess
11 years ago

Janet Brien said:

SOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!! Seals are just adorable, and I esp love "Elle's" because they look so unlike their parents, esp if a male! :D How fun that you got so close for this fine image!!

I also wanted to say THANK YOU for the link to the Miniscule ladybug video!! I watched a whole bunch of them and was so happy to find something so new and adorable to see! So funny and silly! My favorite was the one you linked, totally hilarious! :D
11 years ago
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