“Harp Seals: Surviving on Thinning Ice”

Seals are fascinating aquatic mammals that inhabit cold seas around the world. Here are some key facts about them:

Types of Seals:
There are two main types of seals:
Earless Seals (True Seals): These belong to the family Phocidae. They lack external ears and have shorter flippers. Examples include the gray seal, ringed seal, and harbor seal.
Eared Seals: These belong to the family Otariidae and include sea lions and fur seals. They have external ears and longer flippers.