Grey Seal

Grey Seal is found on both shores of the North Atlantic Ocean. Read more about Grey Seal, Distribution, Habitat, Characteristics, Conservation, Latest News.

Grey Seal

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About Grey Seal

  • It is a large seal of the family Phocidae.
  • It is also known as the Atlantic seal and the horsehead seal.
  • It is found on both shores of the North Atlantic Ocean. 
  • Distribution: They are found across the North Atlantic Ocean in coastal areas from mid-Atlantic to the Baltic Sea.
  • Habitat: These seals spend the majority of their lives in coastal waters; when on land, they occur on rocky coasts, islands, and sandbars, as well as on ice shelves and icebergs.
  • Conservation Status: IUCN: Least Concern

Characteristics of Grey Seals

  • Appearance: Males can reach 10 feet long and females are smaller in size. Its pups have white fur known as lanugo. This white fur helps absorb sunlight and trap heat to keep the pups warm. 
  • Gray seals are diurnal animals, being active during the day and sleeping at night. 
  • It shows a ‘bottling’ behavior i.e when the seal is in a vertical position in the water with only its head up above the surface.
  • Diet: Gray seals are carnivores (piscivores). They feed on a wide variety of fish, mostly benthic or demersal species.
  • Life Span: Their lifespan ranges from 25 to 35 years.

Source: IE

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