Here's a pro tip. The way to spot a new birthis to watch for seagulls. They clean up...
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NARRATOR: Here's a pro tip. The way to spot a new birth
is to watch for seagulls. They clean up after baby births. First born, these squeaky bundles of joy
weigh in at 75 pounds. But in just four weeks,
they'll balloon to a hefty 350 thanks to mama seal's milk. It's a sloppy slurry of proteins
and 50% fat. That's ten times more fat than a human's. So let's give mama seal her props. In a little over four weeks,
she's given birth, nursed and weened her pup
and mated so to give birth next year. OK, I think
this wave's gonna get him in
is to watch for seagulls. They clean up after baby births. First born, these squeaky bundles of joy
weigh in at 75 pounds. But in just four weeks,
they'll balloon to a hefty 350 thanks to mama seal's milk. It's a sloppy slurry of proteins
and 50% fat. That's ten times more fat than a human's. So let's give mama seal her props. In a little over four weeks,
she's given birth, nursed and weened her pup
and mated so to give birth next year. OK, I think
this wave's gonna get him in
Full Transcript
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NARRATOR: Here's a pro tip.
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The way to spot a new birth
is to watch for seagulls.
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They clean up after baby births.
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First born, these squeaky bundles of joy
weigh in at 75 pounds.
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But in just four weeks,
they'll balloon to a hefty 350
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thanks to mama seal's milk.
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It's a sloppy slurry of proteins
and 50% fat.
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That's ten times more fat than a human's.
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So let's give mama seal her props.
00:00:35.835 --> 00:00:38.404
In a little over four weeks,
she's given birth,
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nursed and weened her pup
and mated so to give birth next year.
00:00:42.474 --> 00:00:44.061
OK, I think
this wave's gonna get him in.
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The United States of Animals is your guide to amazing animals doing incredible things around the country. Showcasing the best and most accessible wildlife and revealing secrets behind the fascinating things that animals do, this f...
