A newborn boy saw the light on Winter Island, located opposite Galindez Island.
On Tuesday, September 17, the first Weddell seal of the year was born near the Ukrainian Antarctic station Akademik Vernadsky.
The baby was born on Winter Island, located opposite Galindez Island. This was reported by Ukrainian polar explorers who have been observing the pregnant woman since September 1.
Biologist Svetozar Davidenko from the 29th expedition said that the birth was monitored using a drone.
Scientists have already obtained a sample of the seal placenta for research, and also continue to monitor the population of these animals every year. The polar explorers are encouraging everyone to suggest a name for the newborn seal on social networks.
“In the first days, babies usually weigh 25-30 kilograms and grow rapidly on their mother’s nutritious milk – its fat content is 54%. At the end of feeding, which lasts about 3 months, the their weight can reach 90 kilograms. And adult Weddell seals weigh 400. Pregnancy These animals last 10 months, and they can become pregnant within a few months after birth. Therefore, the ” marry” are born mainly at the beginning of the Antarctic spring Each female gives birth to a calf. said the National Antarctic Science Center.
It was previously reported that Ukrainian polar explorers from the Academician Vernadsky station photographed whales “watching” over the ocean in Antarctica.
Source: korrespondent
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