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

    Some species like elephant seals and harbor seals hunt alone, while sea lions and fur seals often hunt in groups. Walruses, however, do not hunt prey in the water column but rather forage with their snouts in the mud for bivalves, like clams.

  2. oceaninfo.com › list › seabirds10 of the Most Amazing Seabirds - Ocean Info

    Other threats include predation by marine mammals like Cape Fur Seals, other seabirds like Kelp Gulls and human disturbance. Additionally, oil spills and habitat loss due to guano mining have impacted their populations in the past.

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    • Seals – Habitat, Behavior, Anatomy, And More
    • Seals Yelling Like Humans (VIDEO) | HuffPost
    • Baby seals can modulate the pitch of their voice, much like humans do

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  4. wildlifeinformer.com › animals-like-seals9 Animals Like Seals (How They're Similar) - Wildlife Informer

    • Sea Lion. Scientific name: Eumetopias jubatus. How are they like seals: They’re related to seals, with a similar appearance and diet. Sea lions are one of the animals that looks most like seals, and these two marine mammals are actually closely related.
    • Polar Bear. Scientific name: Ursus Maritimus. How are they like seals: They are marine mammals that live in similar habitats, and have similar diets. Polar bears are some of the top predators found in the Arctic, and live in similar habitats to seals.
    • Walrus. Scientific name: Odobenus rosmarus. How are they like seals: They have similar appearances, share a similar diet, and are found in the same habitats.
    • Sea Otter. Scientific name: Enhydra Lutris. How are they like seals: They’re found in the same regions and share a similar diet and predators. Sea otters can survive polar regions, just like seals, and have a similar diet consisting of fish, shrimp, and water vegetation.

  5. www.fisheries.noaa.gov › feature-story › 14-seal-secrets14 Seal Secrets - NOAA Fisheries

    • They have been around for a long time. Fossil records indicate that the ancestors of modern seals first entered the ocean on the west coast, about 28–30 million years ago.
    • There are three different major types of pinnipeds. “Phocid seals” are also called “true seals” and include several species such as harbor seals and gray seals.
    • They have whiskers they use like cats do. Seals and sea lions have many well-developed whiskers, much like cats. Like cats, they have a very acute sense of touch.
    • They can go for long periods of time without eating. A seal’s body stores enough fat in the blubber layer to allow the animal to go for extended periods of time without eating.

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  7. www.bbc.com › news › science-environment-22870944Man v seal: How we compare with our marine cousins

    Jun 17, 2013 · Scientists have solved the mystery of how marine mammals hold their breath for so long, so how do us humans compare to our remarkable aquatic cousins?

  8. oceaninfo.com › list › 10-aquatic-mammals-you-need10 Aquatic Mammals You Need to Know - Ocean Info

    Amphibious mammals are those that can thrive both in water and on land. Some examples include seals, sea lions, otters, and beavers. These mammals have adaptations that allow them to navigate and live in both aquatic and terrestrial environments effectively.

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  10. worldanimalfoundation.org › post › 1288340Seals – Habitat, Behavior, Anatomy, And More

    Feb 9, 2023 · There are over 30 various species of seals and sea lions living in the world’s oceans, all of which swim a great deal faster than the average human. Although they appear clumsy and awkward on land, in the water, the seal uses its torpedo-shaped body and fin-like feet to perform amazing feats of agility and predation.