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

    Jun 17, 2013 · The videos above show how a highly trained free-diver compares in breath-holding ability to a common seal. And here we explore some of the most extreme examples of breath-holding in the animal ...

  2. www.seabird.org › blog › 51The Impacts of Human Disturbance on Seals - Scottish Seabird ...

    Dec 11, 2023 · Human disturbance doesn’t only affect seals, it impacts a range of other marine animals, so it’s important that we know how to share these habitats safely and with consideration for the creatures that live in them.

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  4. oceanblueproject.org › seals-how-are-they-affectedSeals – How Are They Affected by Human Activity?

    For example, the leopard seal will hunt penguins, or even other seals! The largest threats to seals are humans and the byproducts of our activity. Historically, hunters targeted seals for their fur and hunted several species to extinction.

  5. wildexplained.com › blog › are-seals-friendlyAre Seals Friendly to Humans? [Answered & Explained]

    Jun 2, 2023 · Do Seals Like Humans? Seals do not have a high history of aggression toward humans, and there are only a few records of seals attacking humans. They are intelligent animals and have been known to make social connections with human beings, particularly caretakers in zoos.

  6. 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.

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

    There are several animals that are like seals, but these 9 are some of the most common found around the world. Some of these animals, such as sea lions and walruses look similar to seals, while other animals like polar bears and beluga whales share the same habitat.

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  9. www.whoi.edu › ocean-life › marine-mammalsSeal Facts - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

    Seals are carnivorous and dive underwater to hunt for fish, crustaceans, seabirds, and other marine animals. Whales, sharks, and even other seals are the primary non-human predators of seals.