Page 13 - World of Animals - Issue #41

Seals: masters of the oceans

Seals vs sea lions Both have powerful whiskers to Streamlined body adapted

Discover how these pinnipeds differ in both appearance and behaviour detect prey and a layer of blubber for life in the water.
to endure freezing temperatures.
Usually solitary and

Visible ear flaps Rotatable flippers quiet, only making

on the head. allow the sea lion so­ grunts.
to walk on land.

Front flippers are
much longer and
covered in skin.
Small holes on the head
instead of external ears.
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Short, webbed flippers
with a claw on each toe.
Gathers in large, noisy groups.
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