What is the largest seal?
The largest seal in the world tips the scales at more than 8,800 pounds (4,000 […]
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Which sea lion is named for a German naturalist and surgeon?
Considered to be a pioneer in the history of Alaska, Siberia and Russia, German explorer […]
How long can a California Sea Lion hold its breath?
How long can a California Sea Lion hold his breath? 6 minutes 12 minutes […]
How deep can a California Sea Lion dive?
California sea lion can dive as deep as: 1,000 feet 1,500 feet 2,000 feet […]
Which “barking” pinniped has become an entertainment favorite?
The star of countless circus acts and appearances in shows and movies, the California sea […]
What is only native seal to Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea?
The Caribbean Monk Seal is the only known seal to be native to the Gulf […]
In 1494, Christopher Columbus named which animal a “sea wolf”?
During his second voyage in 1494, Christopher Columbus’s crew killed eight Caribbean Monk Seals to […]
Which animal was last seen in 1952?
The last confirmed sighting of the Caribbean Monk Seal was in 1952 on Seranilla Bank […]
Which animal is a “dog that runs in rough water”?
The Hawaiian name for the Hawaiian Monk Seal is “llio holo I ka uaua” that […]
What 3 seals are named for monks?
The three “monk” seals are either extinct – Caribbean Monk Seal (Monachus tropicalis) – or […]