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Harbor Seal — printable fact sheet
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Harbor Seal
Phoca vitulina
The harbor seal is a medium-sized pinniped widely distributed along temperate and Arctic coastlines of the Northern Hemisphere. Recognized by its spotted gray, silver, or brown fur and large, expressive eyes, it is highly adapted for aquatic life but often hauls out on land or i…
Did you know?
- Despite their clumsy appearance on land, harbor seals are incredibly agile swimmers, reaching speeds up to 19 km/h underwater.
- Harbor seals can sleep underwater, surfacing automatically to breathe without waking. Their whiskers, called vibrissae, are extremely sensitive and help them detect prey in dark or murky waters.
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