
The first baby of this season: Ukrainian polar explorers show a seal born near Vernadsky
Kyiv • UNN
The first Weddell seal pup of this year was born near the Ukrainian Antarctic station Akademik Vernadsky. Scientists monitor seal reproduction and conduct research on newborns.
The first Weddell seal pup of this year was born near the Ukrainian polar station . The polar explorers told about it on the station's Facebook page , UNN reports.
In the spring, amid seasonal migration, Ukrainian polar explorers at the Akademik Vernadsky station reported a “invasion” of seals. On one island alone, scientists counted more than 80 seals.