Harbour seals, Phoca vitulina, hauled out on an island in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, British Columbia.

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Harbour seals moult shortly after giving birth. Two pups can be seen swimming near the shore and one of the adults is in the middle of moulting.

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Size: 5184px × 3455px
Location: British Columbia
Photo credit: © Louise Heusinkveld / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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