Seal Anatomy
Seals don’t have hands or feet! What are their paddle like limbs called?
Flippers
Seals are carnivores or herbivores
Carnivores
Who can rotate on its back and “walk” on land?
Sea Lion
This seal got his name from a giant ocean monster in movies! What is it?
Leopard Seal
What is the process called when seals shed their old fur into a shiny new coat?
Molting
What is the thick layer of fat that seals have called?
Blubber
What is seals favorite meal?
Fish!
Who is the one that wiggles around to move on land?
Seals
Seals have four bright stripes on their dark fur that look like what?
Ribbons
How can mom seals find their pups?
Unique scent and call!
Seals have underwater hair on their face what is that called?
Whiskers
This large white animal waits by holes in the ice to watch for seals
Polar bears
Who is more likely to be the one barking by the ocean?
Sea Lions
This seal has strong front claws to dig air holes in thick ice. What is it called?
Ringed seal
A harp seal can double its weight in 12 days or 12 weeks?
12 days
True or False: seals have invisible ear flaps that they can spring up when listening for enemies.
False! They have ear holes!
True or False: seals sleep with only have of their brain.
True! It helps them stay alert for enemies!
True or False: Seals are meant to be on land and sea lions are meant to be in the ocean.
False! The other way around!
What is a trick a male hooded seal can do through its nose?
Blow a bright red balloon like pouch to scare enemies!
When seals hide from predators they camouflage. Their bellies are white and their backs are dark, what is this called?
Countershading
Seals have to do what to save oxygen when diving deep underwater?
Slow their heart beat
True or False: Seals need to chew their food thoroughly so they don’t choke!
False! They swallow small fish whole or larger ones in big chunks!
Who is more likely to prefer to be alone than in large groups?
Seals
What kind of water do lake baikal seals swim in?
Only fresh water!
True or False: Seal pups know exactly how to swim the second they are born!
False! They need practice!