Seals
Name a difference between a True Seal and a Sea Lion.
- Seals have short furry flippers with claws while Sea Lions have long hairless claws.
- Sea lions walk using their flippers while Seals hop along to move.
What is the name of the large teeth on a walrus?
Tusks
What temperature of water do manatees prefer?
And why do they stay in shallow water?
Warm water
For food
When pinnipeds drag their bodies out of the water is called a what?
Haul out
Why is it dangerous for manatees to stay in shallow water?
Because boats will hit them
Name a difference between fur seals and a sea lion.
Sea lions are larger, with more rounded snouts, shorter flippers, and rough fur.
Fur seals have longer flippers and smooth fur.
How does a walrus differ from other pinnipeds?
What do manatees eat?
Plants
A large land area close to the water where pinnipeds go to sleep or mate is called a what?
Rookery
What is another name for manatee and dugongs?
Sea cows
Most seal prefer to stay where it is warmer or cooler water?
Cooler
Herd
What do manatees do when they meet each other?
They kiss
Fully grown a walrus can reach up to how many pounds? Closest answer wins.
3,000 pounds
True or false
Manatees are excellent fighters.
False
How fast can a seal go if needed?
18mph
True or false
A walrus can change color due to its temperate.
True
What is the MAIN difference between manatee and dugong?
Manatees tail is shaped like a beaver while dugongs' tail is shaped like a whale.
What is the name for female and male pinnipeds?
Cow and Bull
Do manatees eat and swim alone or in a herd?
Alone
True or false
True seals are great swimmers.
True
What does Odobenidae mean?
"One that walks with teeth."
Do manatees live in fresh water or salt water?
Fresh water
What are some common dangerous to pinnipeds?
Killer whales, sharks, large storms, scarce food, or fishing lines/hooks.
Walruses have what under their neck?
Air sacks