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- 19 speciesAnimal Diversity Web: Family Phocidae
- Largest species: Elephant sealAnimal Diversity Web: Family Phocidae
- Smallest species: Ringed sealAnimal Diversity Web: Family Phocidae
- Antarctic species: Crabeater, leopard, ross, southern elephant, weddell Antarctic Connection: Seals
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Suborder: Caniformia
- Superfamily: Pinnipedia
- Family: Phocidae
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A seal, or pinniped, is a large carnivorous marine mammal of the order Phodicae. Some animals that are called seals, such as the fur seals, are actually more closely related to sea lions, and are classified as Otariidae.
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Harp Seal
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 SealElephant Seal
Male elephant seals have a long face that resembles the trunk of an elephant. They were hunted for their oil and their numbers were once drastically reduced, but populations have since recovered.National Geographic: Elephant Seal ProfileRinged Seal
Ringed seals are a the most common type of seal found in the Arctic. The name refers to the light colored circular patches appearing on this seal's back.National Geographic: Ringed Seal Ringed seals are found in the Bering, Chukchi and Beaufort Seas, and can be seen as far south as the Aleutian Islands during the winter.Alaska Department Of Fish & Game: Ringed SealWeddell Seal
The Weddell seal, named for the 1820's explorer Captain James Weddell, lives farther south than any other seal. It spends much of its life below ice in Antarctica.National Geographic: Weddell Seal SeaWorld.org: Animal Bytes - Weddell SealLeopard Seal
The leopard seal, sometimes called a sea leopard, is a marine mammal named for its spotted coat.National Geographic: Leopard Seal Usually found in Antarctica, the leopard seal can also be found along the coasts of South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and South America.Animal Diversity Web: Leopard Seal The population of the leopard seal is estimated to be between 220,000 and 440,000 worldwide.Seal Conservation Society: Leopard Seal-
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Seals on Amazon
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Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 - $8.99
Four US Navy SEALS departed one clear night in early July 2005 for the mountainous Afghanistan-Pakistan border for a reconnaissance mission. Their task was to document the activity...Amazon
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The Seventh Seal (Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] - $39.95
Few films have had as large a cultural impact as Ingmar Bergman’s The Seventh Seal (Det sjunde inseglet). Disillusioned and exhausted after a decade of battling in the Crusades, a ...Amazon
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A great voice singing great songs recorded by a great producer. That is 'Soul', the sixth studio album from multiplatinum selling, Grammy-winning, critically acclaimed Seal. Each s...Amazon
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Whatever happened to Seal? 1 AnswerSeal released his 6th studio album Soul November 2008. It contains eleven soul classics produced by David Foster. First single is a cover of Sam Cooke's "A Chan... 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 -
How much does it cost to be a member of the Better Business Bureau and how much is it to use a BBB seal? 3 AnswersThanks for asking this question, Easyeboy. This is something that i've been meaning to look into. 1) Cost Cost to activate and maintain your membership varies... read more
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Seals Books and Related Merchandise
- Amazon.com: A Harbor Seal Pup Grows Up
- Amazon.com: Endangered Monk Seals
- Barnes & Noble: Seals
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- Animal World: Harp Seal Gifts
- Kritters in the mailbox: Seal Stuffed Animals
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