1
: a young dog
also
: one of the young of various animals (such as a seal or rat)
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Currently, the road is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to protect seal pups and minimize human disturbance, as this is when National Park Service staff is present to monitor the area.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
For the pupping season, which lasts from about December to April, the males are fasting from both food and water in order to devote all their energy to defend their harem.
—Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Last but not least is Jasmine, a 10-year-old pup who has been part of Deedren O'Connor's family for the past two years.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Currently, the road is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to protect seal pups and minimize human disturbance, as this is when National Park Service staff is present to monitor the area.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Children’s Pool beach is closed to the public during harbor seal pupping season, which is recognized annually from Dec. 15 through May 15.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
For the pupping season, which lasts from about December to April, the males are fasting from both food and water in order to devote all their energy to defend their harem.
—Adrian Rodriguez, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Pup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pup. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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