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Weddell seal mother with pup
Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddelli) female with a week old pup. Females gather in pupping colonies on the surface of the ice to raise their young, usually returning to the same location each year. Females give birth in the Antarctic spring and nurse their pups for 5-6 weeks. The pups start to accompany their mothers into the water after 2 weeks. Weddell seals inhabit fast ice (ice attached to land or the Antarctic ice shelves) around Antarctica and subantarctic islands. They hunt fish, crustaceans, squid and krill. They can reach up to 3.3 metres in length and 400 to 600 kilograms in weight. Photographed on Signy Island, South Orkney Islands
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Baby Carnivore Carnivorous Fish Eater Fish Eating Juvenile Mammal Mother Parental Parenting Pescivore Pescivorous Pinnipeds Seals Sheltering Signy Island South Orkney Islands Sub Antarctic Young Leptonychotes Weddelli Weddell Seal
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.9cm (15.6" x 10.6")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the heartwarming bond between a Weddell seal mother and her week-old pup. In this stunning image, taken on Signy Island in the South Orkney Islands, we witness nature's miracle unfold as these remarkable creatures navigate their icy habitat. Weddell seals are known for their strong maternal instincts, and this devoted mother is no exception. Gathering in pupping colonies on the surface of the ice, females return to the same location each year to raise their young. Here, she nurses her adorable pup for 5-6 weeks before gradually introducing it to the frigid waters after just two weeks. These magnificent pinnipeds inhabit fast ice around Antarctica and subantarctic islands, where they hunt fish, crustaceans, squid, and krill. With lengths of up to 3.3 meters and weighing between 400 to 600 kilograms, Weddell seals command an impressive presence in their environment. The photograph beautifully showcases not only the tender moments shared between mother and baby but also highlights the importance of parental care within this carnivorous species. As viewers immerse themselves in this snapshot of wildlife wonderment, they are reminded of both the delicate balance of life in Antarctica's harsh conditions and our responsibility to protect these incredible creatures for generations to come.
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