Gray Seal Pup Born!

One of the last births that took place in 2017 at Brookfield Zoo was a gray seal, born on December 26. The pup is currently behind the scenes nursing, learning how to swim, and bonding with his mother, 13-year-old Lily. This pup is the third for Lily and the sire, 13-year-old Boone.
At birth, gray seal pups are born with long, white fur called lanugo (pronounced la-NOO-go), which is molted in two to four weeks and replaced with shorter, stiffer hair similar to that of adults. Although guests will most likely not be able to see the pup at the outdoor habitat at Pinniped Point prior to the pup molting, they can view updated photos and video of him on the zoo’s website at CZS.org/GraySealPup or on Brookfield Zoo’s Facebook page.
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tell him he's a good boy

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We will!

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Congratulations and also he or she’s adorable

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Is ULTRA adorable seal pup and beatiful,cute

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big ol sea puppy

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little sweety

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