Monk Seal Rocky's New Pup, Day 1, June 20, 2024, Full Video "Monk Seal TV"

Hawaiian Monk Seal, Rocky, gives birth on June 20, 2024, on Oahu
"Monk Seal TV"
Video shows Rocky and her new pup, designated PO10 (10th pup born on Oahu in 2024), on the morning of her birth. You can see the umbilical cord still attached. Video also includes scenes of the pup nursing, something not always seen on the first day.
Hawaiian Monk Seals are an Endangered Species. Please give them their space, especially nursing mothers who can be extra protective of their pups.
*photos and videos are taken behind the protective barriers with a 100mm-500mm Telephoto/Zoom Lens.
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She is a lady. Why are you calling her Rocky?

[@LauShenGungFu]

@christinechrisdame_0761 Rocky was a nicknamed given by a local resident. Best I could find is that the name "Rocky" has to do with this person seeing her constantly in a rocky location. From what I've seen, names have less to do with gender as other representations. If you Google "how Hawaiian Monk Seals are named", you'll see some of the naming history.