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Seals

Seals. R.M. and D.S. Distribution and Species. 18 True Seals 14 Eared Seals The Antarctica ice seals  approx 1/2 of the entire worlds population of pinnipeds. Common Characteristics. Layer of blubber Diet Fish Crustaceans Krill Other seals  leopard and fur seals Life cycle

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Seals

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  1. Seals R.M. and D.S.

  2. Distribution and Species • 18 True Seals • 14 Eared Seals • The Antarctica ice seals approx 1/2 of the entire worlds population of pinnipeds

  3. Common Characteristics • Layer of blubber • Diet • Fish • Crustaceans • Krill • Other seals leopard and fur seals • Life cycle • Birthing depends on location • Congregate during molt, birthing, juvenile haulout

  4. True Vs. Eared • Family Phocidae • Small holes to ear not visible • Hind flippers shorter • Family Otariidae • Ear flaps • Nails on flippers

  5. Threats • Artic seals prey to animals and humans • Pollution • Overfishing reduced food • morbilli virus infection  harbor seals • Habitat • Fur trade

  6. Fun Facts • Artic seals in more danger • North Sea seals  illness • Use whiskers to search for food • Females can recognize their pups by smell • Opportunistic feeders

  7. Bibliography • National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, (n.d.). Antarctic ice seals. Retrieved Oct. 28, 2005, from Pinnipeds Web site: http://nmml.afsc.noaa.gov/education/pinnipeds/antarcticfs.htm • International Marine Mammal Association, (n.d.). Pinniped fact sheets. Retrieved Oct. 28, 2005, from Pinnipeds Web site: http://www.imma.org/pinnipeds/. • Seal Conservation Society, (n.d.). Species information pages. Retrieved Oct. 28, 2005, from Harbour Seal Web site: http://www.pinnipeds.org/main.htm. • Marine Conservation Society, (n.d.). Seals. Retrieved Oct. 28, 2005, from Seal Web site: http://www.mcsuk.org/marine_world/marine_world.php?title=seals.

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