seal
Marine mammal, Pinniped, Flippers, Blubber, Whiskers, Sleek, Playful, Clumsy on land, Swims gracefully, Carnivorous,1 Fish-eater,1 Coastal habitats,1 Arctic seals,1 Antarctic seals,1 Harbor seal,1 Grey seal,1 Elephant seal,1 Weddell seal,1 Leopard seal,20. Fur seal,2 Sea lion,2 Walrus,2 Sealing industry,2 Hunting for fur and oil,2 Conservation efforts,2 Protected species,2 Endangered seals,2 Breeding colonies,2 Pupping season,30. Mating rituals,3 Vocalizations,3 Underwater communication,3 Diving abilities,3 Deep-sea foraging,3 Echolocation,3 Blending with surroundings,3 Camouflage,3 Prey detection,3 Fast swimmers,40. Agile hunters,4 Social behavior,4 Group dynamics,4 Hauling out,4 Sunbathing,4 Molting,4 Migration patterns,4 Longevity,4 Threats from climate change,4 Pollution impacts,50. Ecological importance