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How long do the mothers nurse their pups?

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How long do the mothers nurse their pups?

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Generally, pups will nurse for six months to a year. The length of nursing also depends on the area and specific conditions, such as ocean factors affecting fish availability. On the Galapagos Islands sea lion pups often nurse longer than a year, sometimes up to three years.