The pups are born 

 soonafterthefemales 

 come ashore. The 

 pups grow stronger, 

 they wander over the 

 rookery and eventu- 

 ally gather in groups 

 or pods, while their 

 mothers spend much 

 time at sea searching 

 for food. 





3 AUGUST. — In late July or early August the harems begin 

 to break up. 



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8 JULY. — In early July the harem groups remain closely knit. 



