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     • There are 33 living seal species in three families, including true seals, eared seals, and walruses.
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     Dive Into the Ocean: Full Guide To All 33 Types of Seals

2. www.nationalgeographic.com › animals › mammalsSeals, facts and photos - National Geographic

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   There are 33 species of pinnipeds alive today, most of which are known as seals. Pinnipedia is made up of three main groups: The walrus, which is the only living member of the family...

3. outforia.com › types-of-sealsDive Into the Ocean: Full Guide To All 33 Types of Seals

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   Apr 12, 2023 · There are 33 living seal species in three families, including true seals, eared seals, and walruses. Seals are marine mammals, distinguished by their fur, mammary glands, and ability to breathe oxygen.

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4. www.worldwildlife.org › species › sealsSeals | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund

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   Facts. Seals are found along most coasts and cold waters, but a majority of them live in the Arctic and Antarctic waters. Harbor, ringed, ribbon, spotted and bearded seals, as well as northern fur seals and Steller sea lions live in the Arctic region.

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5. ocean.si.edu › ocean-life › marine-mammalsSeals, Sea Lions, and Walruses | Smithsonian Ocean

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   Across the globe there are 19 species of seal. Most are ocean dwellers, living in places spanning from the Arctic, to the tropics, to Antarctica. The Baikal seal, however, lives in a landlocked lake in the middle of Asia and is the only seal to live exclusively in fresh water.

6. www.pbs.org › wnet › natureSeal Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS

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   • Size and Weight: True seals range in size from the 3 feet and 100 pounds Baikal seal to the 16 feet and 7,100 pounds southern elephant seal male. The southern elephant seal male is not only the largest seal species but is also the largest member of the order Carnivora.
   • Appearance: Seal appearance varies among the species. However, all species have feet-shaped fins, allowing for these species to be expert swimmers. Most species have thick layers of fat, also known as blubber, to keep the animals warm in cold oceans, in addition to dense fur.
   • Diet: Seals are opportunistic carnivores, eating mainly fish while in the water.
   • Habitat: All pinniped species are considered semi-aquatic marine mammals that spend some of their time at sea and the other part of their lives on land or sea ice.

7. worldanimalfoundation.org › post › 1288340Dive Into the World of Seals and Discover Their Secrets

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   Feb 9, 2023 · Scientists estimate that there are around 7.4 million Harp seals in the world today, compared to just “1.1 million animals in 1971.” Other species are critically endangered, including both the Mediterranean and Hawaiian monk seals and Saimaa ringed seals.

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   How many seal species are there?

   • There are 33 living seal species in three families, including true seals, eared seals, and walruses. Seals are marine mammals, distinguished by their fur, mammary glands, and ability to breathe oxygen. The harbor seal is the most common species, with around 500,000 individuals in the wild.

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   How many species of seals are endangered?

   • According to the IUCN’s classifications, seven seal species are “Endangered” or “EN” including the Hawaiian fur seal, the Galapagos fur seal, and the Australian sea lion. Three are categorized as “Vulnerable” or “VU” – the northern fur seal, the hooded seal, and the walrus.

   Seal Facts, Types, Diet, Reproduction, Classification, Pictures

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   What type of animal is a seal?

   • Seal: Seals are part of a group of mammals called pinnipeds, which translates to “fin-footed.” There are currently 33 species of pinnipeds, which are colloquially known as seals.

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   What are the most common seal species?

   • The harbor seal is the most common species, with around 500,000 individuals in the wild. Baby harp seals are considered the cutest type of seal, with their soft white fur and dog-like faces. Seals face threats such as climate change, hunting, and human disturbance of their habitats.

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   How many members does a seal have?

   • Groups can be massive with over a hundred members, though hunting tends to be solitary. The seal is a very intelligent animal, capable of remembering patterns for about 18 seconds and repeating them verbatim. They are among the few species that show rhythmic entrainment, i.e., a response to musical rhythms.

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   Where do seals live?

   • Nearly all seal species are reliant on marine habitats, although some will enter freshwater habitats in search of food. The Baikal seal is an exception to this trend, spending its whole life in Lake Baikal, a freshwater lake in Siberia. Pinnipeds can be found on every continent on Earth, and most species occur in cold-water environments.

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   There are 34 known species of seals in the world. These consist of 18 true or earless seals, 15 eared seals, which include fur seals and sea lions, and the walrus . True Seals