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Hooded Seal
Cystophora cristata
The Hooded Seal is a large, striking seal native to the cold waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. Named for the inflatable, hood-like nasal sac found in adult males, this unique structure is used for display during mating season and to ward off rivals. Hooded seals ha…
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- Hooded seal pups are weaned after just 3–5 days, the shortest lactation period of any mammal.
- Male hooded seals have a unique nasal sac that they inflate into a balloon-like hood over their heads, which can also produce loud sounds. Their pups grow faster than any other mammal, quadrupling their weight in just four days due to the extremely rich milk from their mothers. Hooded seals can dive over 1,000 meters and stay underwater for nearly an hour.
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