Sunday, May 9, 2010

Moms of the Animal Kingdom(image 7 of 15)

Animal Moms: Weddell Seals


Weddell seal moms may have to endure the bitter cold of their home near the South Pole, but at least parenting poses relatively few complications for them. For example, it takes just one to four minutes for a female Weddell seal to give birth. She’ll nurse her pup for only about six weeks—after that the pup can pretty much take care of itself. At least give a call on Mother’s Day, why dontcha!

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