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Hace 1 día · Pinnipeds (pronounced / ˈpɪnɪˌpɛdz / ), commonly known as seals, [a] are a widely distributed and diverse clade of carnivorous, fin -footed, semiaquatic, mostly marine mammals.
27 de may. de 2024 · Lithe, limber, and agile, the seal is a master of aquatic locomotion. The seal’s paddle-shaped flippers and unique physiology enable it to thrive in even the most perilous aquatic conditions. It is an inquisitive, social, and communicative mammal adapted to living on both land and sea.
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Hace 6 días · Seals are amazing marine mammals with streamlined bodies, thick blubber, and excellent diving skills. They play a vital role in marine ecosystems by maintaining a balance and contributing to biodiversity. Seals have diverse habitats, long lifespans, and playful behaviors.
17 de may. de 2024 · leopard seal, (Hydrurga leptonyx), generally solitary, earless seal (family Phocidae) that inhabits Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions. The only seal that feeds on penguins, young seals, and other warm-blooded prey, the leopard seal is a slender animal with a relatively long head and long, three-cusped cheek teeth.
24 de may. de 2024 · Seals are successful marine predators found in oceans around the world. But their current diversity is just a snapshot of the species that used to exist. A new study has now explored the evolutionary history of living and fossil seals, revealing in the process how walruses had extraordinary periods of speciation followed by extinction.
Hace 5 días · Harbor seals, also known as Phoca vitulina, are fascinating marine mammals with spotted coats and large, round eyes. They play a crucial role in marine ecosystems by controlling fish populations and serving as indicators of ocean health. These adaptable creatures face threats from predators, human activities, and climate change.
27 de may. de 2024 · A grey seal is one of the rarest species of seal alive today. They can adapt to life on a coastline but go to the ocean when hunting for food. These seals can live from 25 to 35 years. The big, curved nose of grey seals has earned them the name the horseheads of the sea.
