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Mother seals nurse their offspring for 4 to 6 weeks. On May 25, this tender moment of maternal care is captured by a photographer based in <strong>Baie-Sainte-Catherine<\/strong>. \u201cThey were on the rocks near the wharf. I was very lucky to be able to observe and photograph them from a distance,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>Other observers are concerned when they come upon a solitary young seal. Not to fear! To hunt more effectively, female harbour seals prefer to temporarily leave their young on land. It is a vulnerable time for young harbour seals, and <a href=\"https:\/\/baleinesendirect.org\/en\/protecting-young-harbour-seals-on-the-beaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">it is important to give them plenty of space so that they can rest in peace<\/a>. If you think action might be required, call the Marine Mammal Emergencies hotline at 1-877-722-5346.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While some observers, with their eyes glued to the water, are thrilled to see the white backs of belugas and black ridges of minke whales, others are excited to observe the presence of seal pups during their strolls along the shoreline. Indeed, the harbour seal pupping season is in full swing! 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