Rare seal twins born in northeast China

By Park Sae-jin Posted : March 26, 2015, 16:56 Updated : March 26, 2015, 16:56
A rare pair of harbor seals were born at a marine park in the northeast China’s Liaoning Province.

The first male pup was delivered at 1:40 a.m. on Wednesday, the other arrived about an hour later, according to SunAsia Ocean World in Dalian.

They are believed to be China's first harbor seal twins born in captivity, said a statement on the marine park's website. The park plays a major role in the seal breeding program.

Harbor seals are under state-level protection.

The twins, weighing 8.8 kilograms and 8.2 kilograms, are in good health, according to the statement.

Their mother was found to be pregnant in December last year and has since been given special care, breeder Sun Li said.

It is very rare for this breed to have multiple pregnancies, as the mother has rejected the second cub. Therefore, staffers are caring for the younger pup.

Wild harbor seals are found off the coasts of North America, Northern Europe and Northeast Asia. In China, they can be found around Liaodong Bay in the Bohai Sea.

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