Antarctic fur seal pup (Arctocephalus gazella) on South Georgia, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

pup arctocephalus gazella south georgia southern ocean grooming pinniped wildlife marine mammal natural behavior rocky shore ocean environment seal pup coat aquatic habitat southern hemisphere polar region animal behavior young seal coastal nature marine ecosystem outdoor natural habitat animal grooming seal colony young animal wildlife conservation coastal ecosystem marine wildlife playfulness resting mammals animal welfare biodiversity animal instincts population dynamics seal population oceanic wildlife fauna seal conservation environmental awareness animal health ecosystem balance wildlife observation young wildlife habitat protection