Seals: Discover the different types

Discover the different types of seal with this complete list of seal species, with pictures and facts. Seals are semi-aquatic marine mammals classified into three families: Phocidae (true seals), Otariidae (eared seals – this group includes fur seals and sea lions), and Odobenidae (walrus). Where Do Seals Live? Seals are found mostly along the coasts and the cold waters, but the majority of seals live in Arctic and Antarctic waters. Some of the seals like the harbour, ringed, ribbon, spotted, and bearded seals, as well as northern fur seals and steller sea lions, live in the arctic region. Interesting Facts about Seal Interesting Seal Facts Seals are pinnipeds, semi aquatic marine mammals closely related to Sea Lions and Walruses. The largest of all seals is the Elephant Seal. Seals only spend about 20% of their time on land. More seal facts … Unsurprisingly, seals’ closer living relatives are the other pinniped species (walruses, fur seals, and sea lions). 33 When it comes to living land animals, seals are thought to be more closely related to bears and the mustelids (a group of animals that includes weasels, otters, raccoons and skunks) than dogs. 34