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Ribbon Seal
Histriophoca fasciata
The ribbon seal is a striking marine mammal known for its unique black fur adorned with broad, white ribbon-like bands encircling its body and face. This species is native to the frigid waters of the North Pacific Ocean and the adjacent Arctic and sub-Arctic seas. Ribbon seals a…
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- Ribbon seals possess an air sac that extends from their trachea, which may help them produce distinctive vocalizations underwater.
- Ribbon seals are the only living species in their genus, and adults can be identified instantly by their bold patterns. Unlike many other Arctic seals, they rarely form large colonies and tend to be solitary.
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