Seal (phoca vitulina) is an animal of the mammal type. It usually lives in coastal waters and rocky shores. The animal weights about 105-3,000kg (230-6,000lbs) and average life span is 15-25 years. Human, sharks, killer whale are the dangerous creatures for seals. See the table below for more facts.
Facts about seals
Name | Seal |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Colour | Brown, tan, white, black |
Diet | Carnivore |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Main Prey | Fish, crabs, squid |
Weight | 105-3,000kg (230-6,000lbs) |
Order | Carnivora |
Lifestyle | Herd |
Top Speed | 44km/h (27mph) |
Class | Mammalia |
Scientific Name | Phoca vitulina |
Family | Pinnipedia |
Predators | Human, sharks, killer whale |
Average Litter Size | 1 |
Life Span | 15-25 years |
Phylum | Chordata |
Type | Mammal |
Skin Type | Smooth |
Size | 1.8-5m (5.9-16ft) |
Habitat | Coastal waters and rocky shores |