Atlantic seals

Atlantic Seals The young Atlantic seals have to be born on ice and, moreover, on a special kind of ice, calling "whelping ice." They are helpless as kittens; and for about a month have to be nursed and cared for like any other young mammal. .More feckless infants than white-coats and young...

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Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1975
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/3361
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Summary:Atlantic Seals The young Atlantic seals have to be born on ice and, moreover, on a special kind of ice, calling "whelping ice." They are helpless as kittens; and for about a month have to be nursed and cared for like any other young mammal. .More feckless infants than white-coats and young hoods never drew the breath of life. Many a young seal I have seen fall into the water, only to scramble out in hot haste, and as for feeding themselves, they simply can't do it/ PRINTED ITEM W.J. KIRWIN MAY 1975 JH MAY 1975 Not Used Not Used Withdrawn Checked by Jordyn Hughes on Thu 09 Jun 2016