SEALS
Mammal       -       Vertebrate       -      Carnivore
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WEDDELL SEAL
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HARP SEAL PUP
Male:  Bull
Female:  Cow
Young:  Pup
SEALS
There are 32 species of seals.
  • Live between 20 - 25 years.
  • Eat molluscs, squid and fish.
  • Are found in cold and tropical waters.
  • Are one of the best swimmers in the world.
  • A layer of fatty blubber under the skin helps to keep seals, sea lions and walruses warm.
  • Fall into two families  -  the earless (true seal) or the eared seals (fur seals and sea lions).
  • It is believed that they evolved from the bear or otter-like ancestors who lived on land.
  • Breed and nurse their young on the shore.
  • Pups are born in the spring and summer and enter the water immediately.
  • Detect their prey using their whiskers.
  • Are hunted for their skins, fur and their oil.
  • Can hold its breath underwater for nearly 2 hours.
  • Can dive to depths of 1,700 feet.
  • Elephant seal milk is twice as thick as whipping cream.
  • Are very intelligent animals.
  • A Harp Seal mother can recognise her baby in a crowd based on its smell.  
Visit:  Seals . COLLECTIVE NOUNS
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HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL
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EAR-LESS SEALS
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ELEPHANT SEAL PUP