Cuddling Mom - Northern Elephant Seal
by KJ Swan
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Cuddling Mom - Northern Elephant Seal
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KJ Swan
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On a central California beach, a Northern Elephant seal pup (Mirounga angustirostris) gives his mom a hug, before diving in for a sip of milk.
Elephant seal milk is among the richest of any mammal averaging 55% fat. After the first few weeks of nursing, her milk thickens into the consistency of mayonnaise. Starting life at about 60-80 pounds, the pups grow to 250 to 330 pounds at weaning, quadrupling the birth weight before becoming independent.
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February 27th, 2020
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