Seals
There
are
19
different
species
of
seals.
Seals
are
related
to
sea
lions
and
walruses.
Unlike
sea
lions,
seals
cannot
use
their
short
front
limbs
to
walk
on
land.
True
seals
are
earless.
They
can
be
many
colors
and
sizes.
A
seal’s
body
is
round
in
the
middle.
Seals
have
a
small
muzzle.
They
have
large
back
flippers.
Their
short
fur
covers
a
thick
layer
of
blubber.
The
blubber
keeps
them
warm.
It
also
helps
them
float.
Seals
spend
their
lives
both
on
land
and
in
the
water.
They
mainly
live
on
coasts
near
cold
seas.
Seals
are
commonly
found
in
polar
regions.
Seals
are
carnivores.
They
mainly
eat
fish,
squid,
and
crustaceans.
Different
species
eat
different
foods.
The
leopard
seal
eats
penguins
and
smaller
seals.
A
female
seal
is
called
a
cow.
A
cow
has
one
pup
per
year.
The
pup
is
born
on
land.
A
seal’s
life
span
depends
on
the
species.
Most
seals
live
approximately
20
years.
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Seal Classification: Mammal
Diet: Carnivore
Endangered Status: Most are Least Concern, but two species are Endangered, and one is Critically Endangered. -
Average Length – Largest A Southern elephant seal is slightly shorter than a mid-size car. -
Average Length – Smallest A Baikal seal is longer than an acoustic guitar.
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