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Arctocephalus gazella

The Sub-Antarctic Fur Seal. Arctocephalus gazella. Physical Characteristics. Otarid Seal (eared) Weight:67 kg.(250 lbs.) Length:1.8 m. (6-7 ft.)

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Arctocephalus gazella

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  1. The Sub-Antarctic Fur Seal Arctocephalus gazella

  2. Physical Characteristics • Otarid Seal (eared) • Weight:67 kg.(250 lbs.) • Length:1.8 m. (6-7 ft.) • Depth of 30 m. (100 ft.)

  3. 1.5 million individuals Live south of Antarctic polar front 95% breed on South Georgia Islands w/ no ice Feeds pup for 1-2 days every week. Seals mate 6-8 days after giving birth Habitat Breeding

  4. Krill Fish Squid Orca whales Leopard Seals Comercial harvesting Man made debris Diet Threats

  5. Life Cycle • Pups mature at 3-4 yrs. • 20 years • Female always pregnant • Feed at night • Breeding age 3-4 years for females • Breeding age 6-10 years for males

  6. Works Cited • (n.d.). Retrieved Oct. 28, 2005, from Antarctic Connections Web site: http://www.antarcticconnection.com/antarctic/wildlife/seals/fur.shtml. • (n.d.). Retrieved Oct. 28, 2005, from bbc Web site: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/wildfacts/factfiles/172.shtml. • (n.d.). Retrieved Oct. 28, 2005, from Marine Bio Web site:http://marinebio.org/species.asp?id=265. • (n.d.). Retrieved Oct. 28, 2005, from 70 South Web site: http://www.70south.com/resources/animals/seals/fur.

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