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Bruno D’Amicis

Bruno D’Amicis is a wildlife biologist, author, conservationist and photojournalist.

A monk seal in southern Greece. Females tended to give birth on beaches before human hostility drove them into hiding.

The Mediterranean Monk Seal Is Making a Comeback

The endangered sea creature, known for its reclusive nature, has re-emerged out of the shadows