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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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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.
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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.
27 de may. de 2024 · Clumsy on land but graceful in the sea, the leopard seal is a finely skilled predator that thrives in the frigid waters of Antarctica. This highly distinctive species has a set of unmistakable features to help it survive in the wild, including blubber and flippers.
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9 de may. de 2024 · Sea lion, any of six species of eared seals found primarily in Pacific waters. Sea lions are characterized by a coat of short coarse hair that lacks a distinct undercoat. Except for the California sea lion (Zalophus californianus), males have lion-like manes and constantly roar to defend their.
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.
