




Phoca largha
The Spotted Seal is a playful marine mammal found in cold waters. They have beautiful spots on their fur and love to swim and dive in the ocean.
Habitat: Coastal areas
The Spotted Seal has a round head and a stocky body. Its fur ranges from silvery-grey to dark grey, heavily covered with distinctive dark, irregular spots that often merge on its back and sides. These spots make it visually distinct from the more uniform coloration of other seal species like the Ribbon Seal.





Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Spotted Seal pups are born with a fluffy white coat, shedding it after a few weeks!
Spotted Seals can even sleep underwater, taking short naps near ice breathing holes.
Their eyes see well in dim light, helping them hunt for food in the deep, dark ocean.
These seals mostly live alone, gathering only to breed and raise their young!
Spotted Seals have highly sensitive whiskers to detect prey in dark or murky water by sensing tiny vibrations.
Spotted Seals use strong claws to create and maintain breathing holes in ice, allowing them access to food and air.
Spotted Seals can hold their breath for 30 minutes and dive over 200 meters to hunt for food deep underwater.
Spotted Seals have thick blubber to keep them warm in freezing Arctic waters and provide energy when food is scarce.
Spotted Seals mostly enjoy a feast of fish and small creatures found in the ocean!

Orcinus orca
Apex predator that hunts seals.

Ursus maritimus
Hunts seals on ice platforms.
Gadus chalcogrammus
A primary food source for seals.

Gadus macrocephalus
Another important fish in their diet.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Possessing prominent sensory hairs or vibrissae, often around the snout.
Marked with spots or patches of a different color.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life.
Danger
2/5 · Low
Always watch seals from a distance and never try to touch them, as they are wild animals.
150-210 cm
65-150 kg
25-30 years
27 km/h
Spotted Seals mostly enjoy a feast of fish and small creatures found in the ocean!
Coastal areas
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