Gallery description : grey seal

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
NameSeal
KingdomAnimalia
ColourBrown, tan, white, black
DietCarnivore
Conservation StatusThreatened
Main PreyFish, crabs, squid
Weight105-3,000kg (230-6,000lbs)
OrderCarnivora
LifestyleHerd
Top Speed44km/h (27mph)
ClassMammalia
Scientific NamePhoca vitulina
FamilyPinnipedia
PredatorsHuman, sharks, killer whale
Average Litter Size1
Life Span15-25 years
PhylumChordata
TypeMammal
Skin TypeSmooth
Size1.8-5m (5.9-16ft)
HabitatCoastal waters and rocky shores
Image Details
Description Grey seal. Grey Seal Pup
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