5 Fascinating Facts About Seals

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Seals Are Also Called Pinnipeds

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Earless Seals Have Ears

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Can Sleep Underwater

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Can Hold Their Breath Underwater

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Are Adaptable to Land and Water

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5 Fascinating Facts About Seals

Charles Strawn

Seals Are Also Called Pinnipeds

1

Seals, also known as pinnipeds, are marine mammals with fin-like flippers.

Earless Seals Have Ears

2

Despite their name, earless seals possess small, internal ears that are not visible from the outside.

Can Sleep Underwater

3

Seals can sleep underwater for short periods to avoid predators.

Can Hold Their Breath Underwater

4

Seals can hold their breath for extended periods while diving, with some species reaching over 30 minutes underwater.

Are Adaptable to Land and Water

5

With adaptability, seals live in both environments—on land for breeding and resting while in the water for hunting and swimming.

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