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A mother harp seal and a young “whitecoat.” Adult harp seals are gray with black spots. Young harp seals are called “whitecoats,” “bedlamers,” “beaters,” or “graybacks,” depending on their age.

Until they become about two weeks old, harp seals bear fluffy white coats that are highly valued by the fur trade.

How fast do harp seal pups grow?

Clubbing of a young harp seal during the annual seal hunt, Canada.

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A mother harp seal and a young “whitecoat.” Adult harp seals are gray with black spots. Young harp seals are called “whitecoats,” “bedlamers,” “beaters,” or “graybacks,” depending on their age.

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A mother harp seal and a young “whitecoat.” Adult harp seals are gray with black spots. Young harp seals are called “whitecoats,” “bedlamers,” “beaters,” or “graybacks,” depending on their age.

Until they become about two weeks old, harp seals bear fluffy white coats that are highly valued by the fur trade.

Clubbing of a young harp seal during the annual seal hunt, Canada.

How fast do harp seal pups grow?

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