Claws 2

Grey Seal Pup (Halichoerus grypus) resting after getting its first taste of the sea. Pups are unable to swim until they have lost their white baby fur. However, it won't be long before this incredibly cute and cuddly pup will be fending for itself and not reliant on its mothers milk. This shot is intended to contrast this cuddly image with the realities of life in the wild. Its fine set of claws demonstrate that its well equipped for the challenges of life ahead.