How long does a baby whale stay with its mother?

Answer 1

A seal pup will initially nurse for about 5-7 days. In that time the mother will lose close to 20 lbs while the baby will gain about 5 lbs per day. Depending on species, a baby seal will nurse for from 1 to 3 years as the mother repeatedly leaves to forage, then returns to the baby. The larger species, such as elephant seals, will nurse longer.

Once weaned the mother will leave the pup to fend for itself. The pup will cry on the ice for its mother to return but will eventually make its way to the ocean to hunt on its own.

Answer 2

The female harp seal carriers her baby for about 11.5 months. The seal generally gives birth around late February to about April.

Answer 3

Harp seals take care of their young for a total of 12 days (a week 5 days)

Answer 4

8 - 13 weeks

Answer 5

Around 12 months or so.

Answer 6

They are pregnant 9 months

Answer 7

8-12 weeks