1 of 10

Baby Harp Seal
A baby harp seal rests on the Arctic ice. Its mother can distinguish it from hundreds of others by scent alone.

Photograph by Norbert Rosing

Baby Animals

See baby animal pictures (including elephants, seals, bears, and more) in this photo gallery from National Geographic.

Published October 20, 2009

Related Topics

You May Also Like

Why we're hardwired to love baby animals

Do you call your dog your 'furbaby'? It's not an obsession—it's science

How much do you really know about baby animals?

Calling all influencers: never pick up a wild animal. Especially a baby wombat.

These capuchins are abducting babies from howler monkeys—for fun?

Copyright © 1996-2015 National Geographic SocietyCopyright © 2015-2026 National Geographic Partners, LLC. All rights reserved