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Grey seals

Grey seals (Halichoerus grypus). Male (left) and female (right) about to mate. The grey seal gives birth to a single pup after a gestation of just under a year. A pup is nursed for up to two months before becoming independent. The grey seal lives in large groups in coastal waters in the North Atlantic Ocean. It feeds almost exclusively on fish. Photographed in December, at the mouth of the Humber estuary, in Lincolnshire, UK

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Aggression Aggressive Beach Behaviour Breeding Breeding Season Coast Coast Line Coastal Courting Courtship December Display Grey Seal Halichoerus Grypus Lincolnshire Mammal Mating North Sea Playing Ritual Seal Seals Shallow Water Shore Waves Winter Humber Estuary Sand Bank

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This print from Science Photo Library captures a remarkable moment in the lives of Grey seals (Halichoerus grypus). On the left, a powerful male seal stands tall, while on the right, an elegant female awaits his advances. It is a scene of courtship and anticipation as these magnificent creatures prepare to mate. The grey seal's reproductive cycle is truly extraordinary. After nearly a year-long gestation period, the female gives birth to just one pup. For up to two months, she diligently nurses her offspring before it becomes independent. This photograph showcases their intimate connection and nurturing bond. These grey seals are found in large groups along coastal waters in the North Atlantic Ocean. Their diet consists mainly of fish, making them skilled hunters within their marine habitat. The image was captured at the mouth of the Humber estuary in Lincolnshire, UK during December when nature reveals its raw beauty even amidst winter's grasp. With waves crashing against a sandy bank and shallow water surrounding them, this duo engages in their natural ritual with grace and power. The aggression displayed by both males and females during courtship adds an element of intensity to this biological dance. In this frame frozen by time, we witness not only an enchanting display of wildlife but also gain insight into the fascinating world of grey seals - resilient inhabitants of our British shores who continue to captivate us with their unique breeding behaviors.

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