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Fur Seals Thrive Again on California's Farallon Islands

1/12/2025

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Fur seals are making a triumphant comeback on California's Farallon Islands, once nearly wiped out by 19th-century hunting. Thanks to a protective ban, their numbers have surged, with the first pup born in 1996. Now, around 400 playful pups frolic in a secure cove, a heartwarming testament to nature's resilience and the sanctuary's success.

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Fur seals are making a triumphant comeback on California's Farallon Islands, once nearly wiped out by 19th-century hunting. Thanks to a protective ban, their numbers have surged, with the first pup born in 1996. Now, around 400 playful pups frolic in a secure cove, a heartwarming testament to nature's resilience and the sanctuary's success.