We invite you to know all about the seals, phocids or Phocidae in scientific terms. These animals belong to the marine pinniped mammal family, which also includes walruses, and sea lions and sea bears. Physical Characteristics To date, 19 species of seals have been established, which inhabit coastal areas of low temperatures. In terms of … Leer más
The mediterranean monk seals or Monachus monachus in scientific terms, belong to the group of true seals, and are unluckily the most endangered true seals species. Brief Review Of The Mediterranean Monk Seals In ancient Greece, the Mediterranean monk seals were placed under the protection of Poseidon and Apollo because they showed a great love … Leer más
We invite to keep learning about marine species, especially about the grey seals or Halichoerus grypus, in scientific terms. They are probably the rarest seal species in the world, with around 40% of the population of gray seals inhabiting the coldest waters of the United Kingdom. Grey Seals: Main Characteristics Grey seals are part of … Leer más
We invite you to know about the bearded seals or Erignathus barbatus in scientific terms. These mammals belong to the family of the true seals (earsless) and are the largest of all those that inhabit the Arctic. Main Characteristics of the Bearded Seals: Bearded seals are characterized by their large bodies, which have a fairly … Leer más
It is time to learn about the dreaded leopard seals which have by scientific name Hydrurga Leptonyx. Like the Weddell Seals, Ross Seals and Crabeater seals , leopard seals belong to the group of Lobodontinas Seals, which are characterized by having adaptations in their teeth, including the lobes and cusps, which are useful to remove the … Leer más
We will know the Ross seals or (Ommatophoca rossii) in scientific terms, which are the least studied Antarctic seals and the only representatives of the Ommatophoca genus In the same way than the Weddell seals, the leopard seals and crabeater seals, the Ross seals belong to the group of Lobodontine seals, which are characterized by having adaptations … Leer más
We invite you to meet the crabeater Seals or Lobodon Carcinophaga in scientific terms. These pinniped mammals belong to the group of true seals and have a circumpolar distribution around the coast of Antarctica. These adorable creatures along with the Ross Seals, the Leopard seals and the Weddell seals, make up the group of Lobodontine seals … Leer más
We invite you to meet these adorable and tender mammals known as harp seals, Greenland seals, or Pagophilus groenlandicus in scientific terms. This species usually inhabits in the areas belonging to the Atlantic Ocean specifically to the north and also the Arctic Ocean. Let’s get to know everything about them. Harp Seals Main Characteristics Like … Leer más
We invite you to meet the hooded seals, Capuchin seals, or Cystophora cristata in scientific terms, which are pelagic creatures that inhabit mainly north of the Atlantic and also in the Arctic Ocean of whom really worth to learn about. Hooded Seals: Main Characteristics These seals have a black face and greyish blue fur with dark … Leer más
We invite you to meet the ringed seals or Pusa hispidas in scientific terms, which are mammalian animals characteristic from the Arctic regions. Ringed Seals: Main Characteristics Ringed seals are small seals that can be found in a range of colors ranging from silvery gray to brown. Moreover, their abdomens have brilliant tones while their backs … Leer más