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Mystic Aquarium welcomes first northern fur seal pup in 20 years

The unnamed pup is receiving care from its mother and socializing with another young pup rescued from Alaska.

News 12 Staff

Aug 28, 2024, 7:49 AM

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Mystic Aquarium has announced the birth of a northern fur seal pup, the first in 20 years, on July 31.

The pup weighed 11.5 pounds at birth.

The unnamed pup is receiving care from its mother and socializing with another young pup rescued from Alaska.

Northern fur seals are considered a vulnerable species, with only nine in U.S. aquariums.

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