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- Habitat: Antarctic regionsSeaWorld.org: Animal Bytes - Weddell Seal
- Seen as far north as the Falkland IslandsNational Zoo: Weddell Seal Fact Sheet
- Diet: CarnivorousNational Geographic: Weddell Seal
- Size: 10 feetNational Geographic: Weddell Seal
- Weight: 1200 poundsNational Geographic: Weddell Seal
- Life span: Up to 30 years in the wild (average)National Geographic: Weddell Seal
- Group name: PodNational Geographic: Weddell Seal
- Gestation period: 9 to 10 monthsAnimal Diversity Web: Weddell Seal
- Age at sexual maturity: 3 to 5 years (female)Animal Diversity Web: Weddell Seal
- Age at sexual maturity: 6 to 8 years (male)Animal Diversity Web: Weddell Seal
- Predators: Orcas, leopard sealsNational Geographic: Weddell Seal
- Order: PinnipediaSeaWorld.org: Animal Bytes - Weddell Seal
- Family: PhocidaeSeaWorld.org: Animal Bytes - Weddell Seal
- Genus species: Leptonychotes weddelliiSeaWorld.org: Animal Bytes - Weddell Seal
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The Weddell seal, named for the 1820's explorer Captain James Weddell, is a marine mammal that 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 Seal
Physical Characteristics
The Weddell seal has a thick body, a small head and a wide nose.SeaWorld.org: Animal Bytes - Weddell Seal Females tend to be slightly larger than males, growing to up to 3.5 meters in length, while males are usually only 2.9 meters. Adults have a predominantly dark grey coat with some areas that are light grey.Animal Diversity Web: Weddell Seal Pups tend to be light grey and sometimes golden in appearance. As a true seal, the Weddell seal has no visible earflaps.SeaWorld.org: Animal Bytes - Weddell SealBehavior
The Weddell seal does not migrate, spending its life on, or under, the Antarctic ice. While under water, the Weddell seal can hold its breath for up to an hour.Animal Diversity Web: Weddell Seal Staying under the ice allows the Weddell seal to catch its prey and provides protection from predators.National Geographic: Weddell Seal It swims under cracks in the ice or under thin areas so it can chew holes in the ice to breathe. Its well developed eyes enable it to see in very little light.Animal Diversity Web: Weddell Seal-
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Weddell Seal Fun Stuff
- National Geographic: Weddell Seal Desktop Wallpaper
- eWallpapers: Weddell Seal Wallpaper
- EnchantedLearning.com: Weddell Seal Printout
- MrsDupar.com: Weddell Seal Worksheets (140 KB)
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has been composing a song for the Weddell Seal for the past three days, and now feels like he lives on Antarctica (with a string quartet).
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Photo: A Weddell seal mother and pup swim near a breathing hole in the ice. From the book life beneath... http://tumblr.com/xmc4893fn
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Jen Mannas, Antarctica Weddell Seal Researcher: Weddell Seal researcher Jen Mannas at Big Razorback field camp.. http://bit.ly/5P8wsz
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