Hooded Seal - mother & 4 day old young suckling. Magdalen Islands Quebec Canada

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Hooded Seal - mother & 4 day old young suckling. Magdalen Islands Quebec Canada

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Hooded Seal - mother & 4 day old young suckling
Magdalen Islands Quebec Canada
Cystophora cristata
M. Watson
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Drinking Nursing Nurture Parenting Pinniped Pinnipeds Pups Seal Seals Suckling Adult And Young Marine Mammal Marine Mammals Mother And Young

EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases a mother Hooded Seal (Cystophora cristata) tenderly nursing her four-day-old young one in the icy waters of the Magdalen Islands, Quebec, Canada. The mother's protective hood conceals her face as she nurtures her precious offspring, providing essential nourishment through suckling. The stark contrast between the pristine, snow-covered landscape and the dark, sleek bodies of these marine mammals adds to the enchanting scene. Hooded Seals are a type of pinniped, or seal, and are well-adapted to the cold North Atlantic and Arctic waters. This intimate moment between mother and young is a beautiful display of the strong bond between these marine mammals and a testament to the resilience of life in the harshest of environments.

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