Harbor seal - Wikipedia
WEBThe harbor (or harbour) seal (Phoca vitulina), also known as the common seal, is a true seal found along temperate and Arctic marine coastlines of the Northern Hemisphere.
Harbor Seal - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe Harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) is a true seal that lives along temperate and Arctic marine coastlines of the Northern Hemisphere. It is the most widely distributed species of pinniped (walruses, eared seals, and true seals).
Harbor seal - Smithsonian's National Zoo
WEBHarbor seals, also known as common seals, spend half their time in the sea and half on land. They have the widest distribution of any seal and live in both the North Atlantic and Northern Pacific oceans, ranging from cool, temperate waters to cold, arctic and sub-arctic coasts. Fact Sheet. Conservation. Physical Description.
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Scientists in South Africa say they have identified the first known ...
WEB1 hour ago · Authorities in South Africa first discovered rabies in Cape fur seals in June after a dog was bitten by a seal on a Cape Town beach. The dog became infected with rabies, prompting rabies tests on ...
14 Seal Secrets - NOAA Fisheries
WEBMar 22, 2021 · Seals and sea lions belong to a group of marine mammals called pinnipeds, which means fin or flipper-footed. They are adapted for life in the ocean, but come on land for long periods of time. NOAA Fisheries and partners work to study, protect, and conserve these unique marine mammals and their habitats.
Seal Species Diversity & Adaptations: A Closer Look
WEBNov 24, 2023 · There are various seal species, with approximately 32 recognized types, divided into two main families: Phocidae (true seals) and Otariidae (eared seals, including sea lions and fur seals). These animals are believed to have evolved from terrestrial carnivorous ancestors.
Harp Seal - National Geographic
WEBExplore the icy Arctic realm of the harp seal. Learn why the short time they spend on land can be hazardous to their health.
Seal Facts - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
WEBNov 16, 2023 · Seals are pinnipeds, a group of animals with three separate families—phocidae (eared seals), otaridae (non-eared seals), and odobenidae (walruses)—that are the only mammals that feed in the water and breed on land. Where do they come from? Evidence suggests that pinnipeds evolved from a bear-like land animal that hunted in the water for food.
Scientists in South Africa say they have identified the first known ...
WEB2 hours ago · At least 24 Cape fur seals that were found dead or euthanized in various locations on South Africa's west and south coast had rabies, state veterinarian Dr. Lesley van Helden said.