If you happen to visit England"s Norfolk coasts around this season, you"re very likely to see some grey seal pups experiencing the world for the first time. About 3,000 grey seal babies are born on the shoreline between early November and January each year, making the area one of the most significant breeding regions in the United Kingdom. If you don"t plan on travelling to the UK, you can still embark on an adventure to Sable Island, home to the world"s largest colony of grey seals. There are five species of seals commonly found here: harp seals, ringed seals, grey seals, hooded seals, and bearded seals. The breeding season for seals varies depending on the species. Once grey seal pups are born, they nurse for several weeks before they are able to swim and hunt on their own. With their undeniable charm and ecological importance, seals are woven into the tapestry of Canada"s wilderness.
Grey seal pup
Today in History
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A future built on the past
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One giant leap for mankind
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French River, Ontario
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Golden larches and Prusik Peak, Enchantments, Washington
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Endangered Species Day
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Ride the wave
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It’s time for the Calgary Stampede!
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Masterpiece of acoustic science
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The envy of postcards and snow globes
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Via Krupp, Capri, Italy
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We can all just get along
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Happy New Years Eve!
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St. Patricks Day
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This bird is peak beak
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Common raven
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Remembering D-Day
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Kluane National Park and Reserve, Yukon
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A remote oasis in the Chihuahuan Desert
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World Wildlife Day
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A starry night!
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Cascade in the City of Waterfalls
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Tomb of the Golden Pharaoh
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Launching hopes and prayers
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Angkor, Cambodia
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A street filled with sakura trees
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Volcán Alcedo giant tortoise, Isabela Island
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Mount Hood, Oregon
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Leap Day
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Love is in the snow
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Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles, Bavaria, Germany