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Hundreds of grey seals give birth to pups on German beach

Hundreds of grey seals give birth to pups on German beach

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Hundreds of grey seals use a beach on the North Sea island of Heligoland, Germany to give birth to their pups, usually between the months of November and January. The pups, after three weeks of nursing, are then left to fend for themselves. This year has seen a record number of new pups, with 320 births recorded up to December 14.

Mating season for grey seals on German island

Mating season for grey seals on German island

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As the mating season starts after female Grey Seals give birth, males usually compete by shows of strength against other males. Hundreds of Grey Seals use the island to give birth to their pups, usually between the months of November and January. The pups, after 3 weeks of nursing, are then left to fend for themselves. This year has seen a record number of new pups, with 320 births recorded up to December 14.

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March 1 Photo Brief: Australian air show, Egyptian Harlem Shake, panda specimens and Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza

March 1 Photo Brief: Australian air show, Egyptian Harlem Shake, panda specimens and Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza

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The Royal Australian Air Force draws 180,000 patrons to the Australian International Airshow, Egyptian activists perform the “Harlem Shake” in front of the Muslim Brotherhood headquarters, the Shanghai Nature museum prepares panda specimens, Cirque du Soleil’s “Kooza” hits Madrid and more in today’s daily brief.

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August 10 Photo Brief with a human pyramid, Agent Orange and Olympics Day 14

August 10 Photo Brief with a human pyramid, Agent Orange and Olympics Day 14

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Vietnam remembers the horrors of Agent Orange sprayed by U.S. troops in the 60’s, Indian Hindu devotees form a human pyramid during the Janmashtami celebrations, jets rehearse for the Russian Air Force’s 100th anniversary flight show and more in today’s daily brief.
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