Seal
(Halichoerus grypus) Baltic Sea grey seals differ from Atlantic grey seals. Baltic Sea grey seals give birth to their pups on the ice during winter. Atlantic seals give birth to their pups in autumn on sandy beaches. An adult grey seal can dive up to 100 meters deep to catch fish.
Belongs to
Order Pinnipeds (Pinnipedia)
Family
True seals (Phocidae)
Weight
Between 200-315 kg (male is larger)
Lifespan
Up to 46 years
Mating season
Occurs in April-May
Gestation period
Approx. 350 days
Young
Born on the ice in February-March the following year. The female gives birth to 1 pup that nurses for 3-4 weeks, gaining 2 kg/day.
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Learn more about the grey seal’s daily life, habits, and life in the wild
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