1. Seals have flippers instead of arms and legs to help them swim through the water.

2. Seals are called pinnipeds, that means wing footed.

3. They have sleek bodies that go through the water easily.

4. Strong muscles propel the seals forward to swim.

5. Some seals can swim and dive farther than others.

1. When people think of seals, they think of snow and ice.

2. They live in the north and south pole.

3. They also live on the coasts of some islands, like Hawaii.

4. Most sea lions do not live near cold places.

5. Some walruses have been found in temperatures of 31 degrees below zero.

1. Seals are mammals, that means they breathe air.

2. Baby seals that are newborn are called pups.

3. When they are five months old, they are called yearlings.

4. Some seals do not look like their mothers, like the harp seal.

5. Their babies are born alive, as well as humans.

1. Seals favourite food are squid and fish.

2. They swim fast to catch food.

3. They like to spend time under ice blocks.

4. Seals eat fish that in turn eat smaller fish.

5. They are not at the top of the food chain.

1. They have large eyes to help them to see in the dark ocean.

2. Seals do not have a problem catching fish.

3. They have a much bigger problem with enemies than finding food.

4. Their eyes are well suited to not a lot of light.

5. Seals hunt mostly alone.

 

 

 

1. About 100 years ago, people thought that seals would become extinct.

2. They used to be hunted widely for their skin, fur, and their seal oil for lamps.

3. Today, most seals are protected.

4. Electricity was made, so seal oil would not be used.

5. There only became very few, so it got expensive.