When it comes to Elephant Seals, size isn’t just for show—it’s survival! These massive marine mammals use their sheer bulk, ...
Seals range in size from the 1 m (3 ft 3 in) and 45 kg (99 lb) Baikal seal to the 5 m (16 ft) and 3,200 kg (7,100 lb) southern elephant seal, which is also the largest carnivoran.[b] Several ...
However, while the new methods - which minimise disturbance to the animals - will enhance the accuracy of assessing the UK seal population's size, Natural England say volunteers will still remain ...
Harbour seals' whiskers are so sensitive they can sense a fish over 35m away. Their whiskers can also determine the size and shape of a fish using vibrations from the water The UK supports nearly ...