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     • Seals and sea lions belong to a group of marine mammals called pinnipeds, which means fin or flipper-footed. They are adapted for life in the ocean, but come on land for long periods of time.
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2. www.fisheries.noaa.gov › species › harbor-sealHarbor Seal - NOAA Fisheries

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   Apr 19, 2022 · Harbor seals are one of the most common marine mammals along the U.S. West and East Coasts. They are commonly seen resting on rocks and beaches along the coast and on floating ice in glacial fjords with their head and rear flippers elevated in a “banana-like” position.

   • Class: Mammalia
   • Phylum: Chordata

   • Order: Carnivora

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Harbor_sealHarbor seal - Wikipedia

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   The harbor (or harbour) seal (Phoca vitulina), also known as the common seal, is a true seal found along temperate and Arctic marine coastlines of the Northern Hemisphere.

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5. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › en › articleSeal - The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   Feb 7, 2006 · Seal is a common name given to a diverse group of aquatic, generally marine mammals of the order Pinnipedia. Ringed seals live exclusively in the Arctic (Corel Professional Photos). Harp seals live in the North Atlantic (Corel Professional Photos).

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6. www.britannica.com › animal › seal-mammalSeal | Description, Species, Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica

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   Sep 26, 2024 · seal, any of 32 species of web-footed aquatic mammals that live chiefly in cold seas and whose body shape, round at the middle and tapered at the ends, is adapted to swift and graceful swimming.

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7. blog.nwf.org › 2019 › 06The Rare Seal Population that Spends its Life in Freshwater

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   Jun 18, 2019 · The mine would have devastating impacts on the Bristol Bay watershed, including the pristine Iliamna Lake the unique freshwater seals call home. Along with the seals, this habitat is home to more than 190 species of birds, 40 species of mammals, and 29 species of fish.

8. www.fisheries.noaa.gov › seals-sea-lionsSeals & Sea Lions - NOAA Fisheries

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   Seals and sea lions belong to a group of marine mammals called pinnipeds, which means fin or flipper-footed. These animals live in the ocean, but are able to come on land for long periods of time.

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   Where do seals live?

   • Seal is a common name given to a diverse group of aquatic, generally marine mammals of the order Pinnipedia. Ringed seals live exclusively in the Arctic (Corel Professional Photos). Harp seals live in the North Atlantic (Corel Professional Photos).

   Seal - The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   Are seals earless or eared?

   • Seal, any of 32 species of web-footed aquatic mammals that live chiefly in cold seas and whose body shape, round at the middle and tapered at the ends, is adapted to swift and graceful swimming. There are two types of seals: the earless, or true, seals; and the eared seals, which comprise the sea lions and fur seals.

   Seal | Description, Species, Habitat, Diet, & Facts | Britannica

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   Are seals carnivorous?

   • Seals are a group of marine mammals classified under the order Carnivora. There are various seal species, with approximately 32 recognized types, divided into two main families: Phocidae (true seals) and Otariidae (eared seals, including sea lions and fur seals). These animals are believed to have evolved from terrestrial carnivorous ancestors.

   Seal Species Diversity & Adaptations: A Closer Look - Nature Roamer

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   Where do harbor seals live?

   • Alaska, New England/Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, West Coast Harbor seals are one of the most common marine mammals along the U.S. West and East Coasts. They are commonly seen resting on rocks and beaches along the coast and on floating ice in glacial fjords with their head and rear flippers elevated in a “banana-like” position.

   Harbor Seal - NOAA Fisheries

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   What group do seals and sea lions belong to?

   • Seals and sea lions belong to a group of marine mammals called pinnipeds which means fin or flipper-footed. Learn more about seals and sea lions and the work NOAA Fisheries does to conserve and protect these animals.

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   What eared seals live in Canada?

   • Eared seals in Canadian seas are the northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus), the northern (or Steller’s) sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) and the California sea lion (Zalophus californianus). The northern fur seal is the smallest species, unique for its dense coat of fur that keeps the skin dry and protects the animal from cold water.

   Seal - The Canadian Encyclopedia

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10. natureroamer.com › seal-species-guideSeal Species Diversity & Adaptations: A Closer Look

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    Nov 24, 2023 · Seals are a group of marine mammals classified under the order Carnivora. There are various seal species, with approximately 32 recognized types, divided into two main families: Phocidae (true seals) and Otariidae (eared seals, including sea lions and fur seals).