Anyone finding what they believe is an abandoned harbor seal pup is advised leav
Anyone finding what they believe is an abandoned harbor seal pup is advised leave the pub alone. Its mother is probably nearby, foraging for food. Once a pub is handled by humans, the mother will leave it to die. Harbor seals, whose population has increased from 10,500 in 1981 to about 28,000 today,...
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Portland Public Library Digital Commons
1994
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| Summary: | Anyone finding what they believe is an abandoned harbor seal pup is advised leave the pub alone. Its mother is probably nearby, foraging for food. Once a pub is handled by humans, the mother will leave it to die. Harbor seals, whose population has increased from 10,500 in 1981 to about 28,000 today, gave birth about a week ago, raising fears that Memorial Day tourists and visitors will find and handle the pups. |
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