Bearded Seal

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 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. They rest near holes or cracks in the ice so they can quickly escape. 

  • Vocalizations

They can make "trill" sounds that can be heard up to 12 miles away for up to 3 minutes. During mating season, males emit a long-drawn-out warbling note that ends in a moan or sigh. 

  • Swimming

Bearded seal pups can swim and dive up to 656 ft within hours of being born. 

  • Sleeping

They sleep vertically in the ocean with their heads just above the surface. 

  • Predators

Their main predators are polar bears, killer whales, and walruses. 

  • Conservation status

The IUCN classifies bearded seals as a "least concern" for extinction. However, climate change, loss of sea ice, and by catch from commercial fishing gear may negatively impact their population. 


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