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Marine Mammal Monday: Parents and Pups
Ages: 8-11 years old
- Climate change
- Natural history
Elephant seal moms are some of the best mega moms on the beach -- do you have what it takes to pick your pup out of the crowd? Discover Stoffle’s story in this activity guide for youth ages 8 and up, and check out this answer key when you’re done.
natural history
Upper elementary
8 years
9 years
10 years
11 years
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