Harbor Seal - NOAA Fisheries
WEBApr 19, 2022 · Harbor seals are one of the most common marine mammals along the U.S. West and East Coasts. They are commonly seen resting on rocks and beaches along the coast and on floating ice in glacial fjords with their head and rear flippers elevated in a “banana-like” position.
Harbor seal - Wikipedia
WEBThe harbor (or harbour) seal (Phoca vitulina), also known as the common seal, is a true seal found along temperate and Arctic marine coastlines of the Northern Hemisphere.
Seal Anatomy | Ocean Today
WEBInstead of ear flaps, Harbor seals have an external ear opening to the ear canal. It opens and closes when they dive. They have good hearing above and below the water, but respond to sound better in air.
Harbor Seals - Point Reyes National Seashore (U.S. National Park …
WEBApr 28, 2024 · Harbor seals and elephant seals are in the Family Phocidae (the earless seals) so unlike sea lions and fur seals, they do not have external ear flaps on the head, just a small hole where their ear is.
Harbor Seal Facts, Pictures, Video & In-Depth Information.
WEBMay 16, 2019 · The harbor seal is smaller, has a rounder head and a more concave forehead than the grey seal – a species with which it shares part of its range. Where Is The Harbor Seal Found? A harbor seal rests on sea ice off the Canadian coast.
Harbor Seal - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBA Harbor seal has a round head and a short snout with a V-shaped nose, which closes when underwater. Its eyes are big, round, and dark, it has ear openings, and long, droopy whiskers used for finding food underwater.
Harbor seal - Smithsonian's National Zoo
WEBHarbor seals, also known as common seals, spend half their time in the sea and half on land. They have the widest distribution of any seal and live in both the North Atlantic and Northern Pacific oceans, ranging from cool, temperate waters to …
All About the Harbor Seal - Physical Characteristics | United …
WEBA harbor seal has a rounded head with a fairly blunt snout. A harbor seal lacks external ear flaps. Its ear openings close when it dives. Harbor seals have 34 to 36 teeth. The front teeth are pointed and sharp, adapted for grasping and tearing (not chewing) their food.
Creature Feature: Harbor Seal - Natural Resources Council of …
WEBApr 29, 2019 · In addition to body size, the harbor seal can be distinguished from the gray seal by the shape of its head: the gray seal has a longer, horse-like head with parallel nostrils, compared to the harbor seal’s dog-like head with V-shaped nostrils.
Harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) - Pinnipeds
WEBHarbour seals have a rounded head and muzzle, with the adult bod shape resembling a larger version of juveniles. The pattern of harbour seal coats varies widely.
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