A Seal Pup's Fight for Survival
Clip: Episode 1 | 3m 10sVideo has Closed Captions
A seal pup struggles to survive against icy waves and territorial males.
The stormy Baltic coastline is a harsh environment for a seal pup to learn crucial life lessons. As the pup improves his swimming skills, territorial males lurk in pursuit of females. The pup's fur offers little insulation against the dangerously cold water, making each dip a risk.
A Seal Pup's Fight for Survival
Clip: Episode 1 | 3m 10sVideo has Closed Captions
The stormy Baltic coastline is a harsh environment for a seal pup to learn crucial life lessons. As the pup improves his swimming skills, territorial males lurk in pursuit of females. The pup's fur offers little insulation against the dangerously cold water, making each dip a risk.
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Aggresssive bull seals skulk around the shoreline.
The water is dangerously cold for the pup as his fur offers little insulation.
So, this must be a quick dip.
She stays close but then a sneaky male intrudes.
Instinct drives the pup towards shore.
...but the way is blocked by another male.
Forced back into the surf, the pup is swept away.
Amongst the slush a sign of life!
Washed into a cove this pup has been lucky but his ordeal is far from over.
Spurred on by his mother'’’s calls he slowly claws his way over the ice to safety.
Reunited, it'’’s time for a warming feed.
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