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Into the Wild: Hesitant Seals Face Germany's Open Ocean

Common seals are reintroduced to the wild on the beach of the island Juist, Germany, on Monday.
Image: Reintroduction to the wild of common seals
Common seals are reintroduced to the wild on the beach of the island Juist, Germany, on July 28.CARMEN JASPERSEN / EPA

Common seals were reintroduced to the wild on the beach of the island of Juist, in Germany, on Monday. It is the first reintroduction drive organized by the seal breeding station in Norddeich this year.

Image: Reintroduction to the wild of common seals
Common seals are reintroduced to the wild on the beach of the island Juist, Germany, on Monday.CARMEN JASPERSEN / EPA