General Characteristics
Name two things that Hawiian Monk Seals Eat?
Reef fish, Eels, Octopus, and Lobsters
How do Hawaiian Monk Seals move on the beach?
Scoot along like an inchworm and wiggle
What are baby monk seals called?
Pups
What are the main predators of Hawaiian Monk Seals?
Tiger Sharks
What is the Hawiian name for the Monk Seals?
'Ilio-holo-i-ka-uana or "the dog that runs in the rough seas"
Which set of flippers do Monk Seals use to turn right and left? Front or Back?
Front
Where does the mom give birth to their babies?
Sandy Shore
What is one big threat to Hawaiian Monk Seak Survival? Name on thing that may hurt them.
Overfishing, getting stuck in nets, or tangles in marine debris. Human disturbance, infection disease, habitat loss, male aggression, sharks, food limitation.
How deep can Hawaiian Monk Seals dive?
600 feet
What part of their body do they use like paddles in the water to help them swim fast?
Flippers
How long does the mom feed the babies milk?
6 weeks
About how many Monk seals are left on Earth?
Only 1,000
How long can they hold their breath?
20 minutes
What do Hawaiian Monk seal ears look like?
Small holes on the side of their head
When pups are born, about how long are they and how much do they weigh?
3 feet long and 30 pounds
When we observe Monk Seals, how far away should we stay?
150 Feet
How much do Hawaiian Monk Seals weigh?
400 to 600 pounds
Why do Hawaiian Monk Seals need to have good hearing?
So they can navigate underwater where it is dark
What happens when humans distrub a mom and her baby?
The mom leaves the pup and the pup dies
True or False. We should always approach or go near Hawaiian Monk Seals in the water or on the land.
False. We should never approach them.