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northern fur seal

Examine the relationship between Northern fur seal cows and their pups and see how pups learn to swim

The survival story of Guadalupe fur seals

Unusual diet of black-backed jackals on Namibia's coast

How fast do harp seal pups grow?

The comeback of elephant seals on Guadalupe Island

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northern fur seal

Examine the relationship between Northern fur seal cows and their pups and see how pups learn to swim

The survival story of Guadalupe fur seals

Unusual diet of black-backed jackals on Namibia's coast

How fast do harp seal pups grow?

The comeback of elephant seals on Guadalupe Island

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Head of brown fur seal, Namibia. Cape fur seals, eared seals.

What’s the Difference Between Seals and Sea Lions?