Seal is a mammal that typically lives in coastal waters and rocky shores. It has a smooth skin and is able to run up to 44km/h (27mph). Seal (phoca vitulina) usually grows 1.8-5m (5.9-16ft) and has a weight 105-3,000kg (230-6,000lbs). Life duration is usually 15-25 years in a herd lifestyle. Eats mostly: fish, crabs, squid
Facts about seals
Name | Seal |
Class | Mammalia |
Skin Type | Smooth |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Predators | Human, sharks, killer whale |
Diet | Carnivore |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Family | Pinnipedia |
Habitat | Coastal waters and rocky shores |
Phylum | Chordata |
Order | Carnivora |
Lifestyle | Herd |
Top Speed | 44km/h (27mph) |
Weight | 105-3,000kg (230-6,000lbs) |
Scientific Name | Phoca vitulina |
Size | 1.8-5m (5.9-16ft) |
Type | Mammal |
Colour | Brown, tan, white, black |
Life Span | 15-25 years |
Average Litter Size | 1 |
Main Prey | Fish, crabs, squid |