Seal Pups
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Grey seal pups off the coast of Pembrokeshire.
Iolo Williams observes the development of grey seal pups born in the autumn and suckled for two or three weeks by the mother before she leaves her young and returns to the sea.
From:
Iolo Wild about Nature
First Broadcast
:
06 March 2007
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 7-9
Subject : Science
Topic : Independence and interdependence of organisms, Life processes and living things
Keywords : Animals, Seals, Sea habitat, Protected species
Notes : To use when discussing animals and the ocean environment. Use clip to stimulate interest in the seal's life cycle. Explore issues around the seals' quick weaning time. Observations of how animals especially seals can move in the sea.
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