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Rescued harbor seal returns to ocean after entanglement off Kennebunkport
Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME) says they received a call about a frantic that appeared stuck and thrashing in a mooring line ...
It’s almost harbor seal pupping season: What to do if you see a pup at the beach
Harbor seals pups will soon start to populate the beaches in the northeastern U.S. during seal pupping season.
Maine harbor seal released back into the ocean following mooring entanglement
A Maine harbor seal is back in the comfort of the ocean's waves after being rescued off the coast of Kennebunkport on Monday.
The Skin on Mysterious Medieval Books Concealed a Shaggy Surprise
The material on the covers of books from a French abbey was too hairy to have come from calves or other local mammals.
Staten Islander spots seal lounging on borough beach
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A seal was spotted lounging on a South Shore beach on Saturday, startling residents by its sudden ...
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Some ‘Hairy’ Medieval Books Were Covered in Sealskin, and Researchers Don’t Know Exactly Why
Historians were surprised when analyses revealed Catholic monks used pinniped hides for the protective outer layer on some ...
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Seals Make Seasonal Return to NYC Beaches, Officials Urge Public to Maintain Distance for Safety
Seals are appearing on NYC beaches; officials urge people to stay at least 150 feet away to avoid disturbing or harming them.
UCSD ‘Pup Patrol’ gives and gets education about La Jolla harbor seals
The Sierra Club Seal Society trains about 40 students to help provide public education during the seal birthing season ...
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It’s almost harbor seal pupping season: What to do if you see a pup at the beach
Harbor seals generally bear young from May to June in the northeastern US, but some can give birth as early as April. Harbor seals will leave their pup onshore while she goes back and forth to the ...