Marine World

  SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION: Binomial Name Erignathus Barbatus Family Phocidae Genus Erignathus Species E. Barbatus Weight 361-262 Kgs Life Span 25 Years Gestation Period 11 Months Group Names Pod or Bob IUCN Status Least Concern "Bearded seals get their name from their... moustache!" Some fun facts about bearded seals: Size Bearded seals are the largest Arctic seal species, growing to be 7–8 ft long and weighing up to 950 lbs.  Appearance They have short snouts, thick white whiskers, and square-shaped fore flippers. Their coats are usually gray to brown with no distinctive markings.  Habitat They are found in the Arctic, including the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort seas in Alaska.  Behavior They are solitary animals that are wary of their surroundings....

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION: Binomial Name Halichoerus grypus Family Phocidae Genus Halichoerus Species H. Grypus Weight 105-300 Kgs Life Span 15- 25 Years Gestation Period 11 Months Group Names Pod or Bob IUCN Status Least Concern Here are some interesting Facts About gray Seal: Size Grey seals are large and heavy, weighing up to 300 kg and measuring up to 2.3 meters in length.  Hunting Grey seals hunt alone in the ocean and can dive up to 1,500 feet below the surface. They can stay underwater for up to 16 minutes by slowing their heart rate and conserving oxygen.  Senses Grey seals have large eyes that help them see in dark, murky waters, but their highly sensitive ears are most important for locating prey.  Breeding Grey seals breed from September to Decemb...