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- Habitat: Arctic Ocean and northwest Atlantic OceanBBC: Wildfacts - Harp Seal
- Diet: Carnivorous
- Size: 5.25 to 6.25 feetNational Geographic: Harp Seal
- Weight: 400 poundsNational Geographic: Harp Seal
- Life span: 30 years in the wildNational Geographic: Harp Seal
- Group name: Colony or rookeryNational Geographic: Harp Seal
- Gestation period: 7 monthsAnimal Diversity Web: Harp Seal
- Number of offspring: 1 (average)Animal Diversity Web: Harp Seal
- Predators: Sharks, killer whales, polar bears, walruses, humansBBC: Wildfacts - Harp Seal
- Family: PhocidaeSeaWorld.org: Animal Bytes - Harp Seal
- Genus species: Pagophilus groenlandicusSeaWorld.org: Animal Bytes - Harp Seal
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The harp seal is a marine mammal. It is sometimes called a saddle seal or Greenland seal.Fishers And Oceans Canada: Underwater World - The Harp Seal The "saddle" nickname comes from shape of the markings on the seal's side and back.National Geographic: Harp Seal There is fossil evidence that the harp seal existed 20 million years ago.Fishers And Oceans Canada: Underwater World - The Harp Seal
Physical Description
The harp seal has a long, flat head and small, angular flippers. A newborn has a white coat which is shed at about three to four weeks old.SeaWorld.org: Animal Bytes - Harp Seal Adult males are silver gray color with black heads, while females are more pale in color.National Geographic: Harp SealBehavior
The harp seal is solitary except during mating season. Females give birth from late February to late March. The pups are left on their own after about two to four weeks.BBC: Wildfacts - Harp SealA harp seal will migrate south in the autumn and north during the summer, traveling a total of 6,000 to 8,000 kilometers on the journey. Animal Diversity Web: Harp Seal
The harp seal is a very good swimmer and can stay submerged for up to 15 minutes.National Geographic: Harp Seal
Hunting
The harp seal has been hunted for oil and meat since the 1600's.SeaWorld.org: Animal Bytes - Harp SealThere were over 270,000 seals killed in Canada during the controversial annual seal hunt in 2007. Most of these were harp seals.The Humane Society Of The United States: Protect Seals The Humane Society Of The United States: About the Canadian Seal Hunt SeaWorld.org: Animal Bytes - Harp Seal
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Harp Seal Questions
What is the current market for Harp Seal pelts? 2 AnswersUnfortunately it is a global market, in "2006, the global market value of seal pelts amounted to around 13 million US dollars to Canada, according to Canadian g... read more
What percentage of the seals killed in the annual seal hunt in Canada are harp seals 1 AnswerGood numbers are hard to come by. This is especially true of the second species, the Hooded Seal, which is less common and somewhat protected. It would appear t... read more
Why do Canadian politicians insist on hunting seals? Is it because they consider Seal oil to be an aphrodisiac 1 AnswerIt comes down to numbers. People have been working in this industry for centuries, its a way of life to many, it be nice, but its hard for the government aboli... read more
Navy Seal experience. What can I expect when I become one. 2 AnswersA good place to ask, would be at this address thru snail mail: Commanding Officer Naval Special Warfare Center Coronado San Diego, Calif. 92155-5036 ATTN: S... read more
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Harp Seal Fun Stuff
- The Marine Mammal Coloring Book: Harp Seal Coloring Page
- 50Birds.com: Harbor And Harp Seals Calendar Page
- JigZone.com: Harp Seal Jigsaw Puzzle
- National Geographic: Harp Seal Wallpaper
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RT @MoonstruckChoc: Extra-Bittersweet Harp Seal Truffle: A dark-chocolate ganache hand-formed in the shape of a seal,.. http://bit.ly/1baDLT
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I have no idea why my icon is harp seal...It was just random. and I would assume...I dunno...um I'm so chubby like that fellas...
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@cowsgomoozle has a lovely harp seal cry
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@bunny_franzia Maybe it's a harp seal/squirrel hybrid. Club it and make a stole.
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