Did you know that the fur of the seal is thick, short with rough and shiny hair that protects it from the cold? The thick layer of fat under the skin also protects it from the cold. The round-shaped head has fleshy lips, large and soft eyes, short whiskers and ears without pavilions.
Did you know that when the seal is under water the nostrils and ear holes close?
Here are 10 interesting facts about seals:
1. Seals can sleep underwater
2. Seals boast a gestation period of about 11 months
3. Mothers and pups bond with a unique call
4. Seals are related to bears, dogs, skunks and badgers
5. Climate change impacts their lives
6. Seals can live for up to 35 years
7. Seals are expert divers
8. Some seal species feed off fellow seals
9. Seals can be hooligans
10. Seals prefer cold sea waters
