Harp Seal

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 SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION:

Binomial Name

Pagophilus groenlandicus

Family

Phocidae

Genus

Pagophilus

Species

P. Groenlandicus

Weight

120-135 Kgs

Life Span

30- 35 Years

Gestation Period

11.5 Months

Group Names

Pod or Bob

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Interestingly, harp seal pups go through 6 distinct stages in their young lifetime:

1. “Yellow-jacket”

During this time, the young harp seals coats are stained yellow from placental fluids after birth.

2. “White coat”

This is during the nursing stage, when seal pups lose their yellow tinge and gain white fur.

3. “Ragged jacket”

During this stage, young harp seals molt and lose their white fur to gain their adult silver-gray skin.

4. “Beater”

Once the pups are completely silver-grey, they make their way to the water and start beating their front flippers at the water as they begin to learn to swim.

5. “Bed lamer”

During this stage, the young harp seals are in the sea.

6. “Adult”

Female harp seals reach maturity at about five years of age, whereas male harp seals reach maturity at seven years old.

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