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Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus gazella)

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Fur seal pups weigh about 5-6 kg (11 - 13lb) at birth, unlike some other Antarctic seals, the females feed regularly while they are suckling rather than surviving on fat reserves until the pup has grown quite large. 

A fishing trip lasts between 3 and 6 days so the growth of a young fur seal is rather irregular and weaning happens later than with other species.
 

Photo; © Paul Ward - Pentax equipment, 100mm lens, 35mm film, K64.
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