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 Returning to the Neptune Islands in October was another story, as the Juveniles were still curious but I found them to be more cautious. The seals were now reaching a maturity level where they were leaving mum and heading off the shore in search of their own food. This is when they are most vulnerable to the Great White sharks that we went to Dive with. The big Females were aggressive as they were pregnant, just as any new mum or old hand at it would be.
 I even had a big seal chase me for a few metres and I must say they really can cover some distances. Just because they look huge fat and lazy, don�t let this fool you as they belly flop covering a fair distance quickly. I am planning on doing a big section about the New Zealand Fur Seals once I have researched them more to be able to accurately educate our youngsters. This is a great opportunity to share with my children the importance and dangers associated with all living creatures.
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