Harp seal - Wikipedia
The harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus), also known as Saddleback Seal or Greenland Seal, is a species of earless seal, or true seal, native to the northernmost Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean. Originally in the genus Phoca with a number of other species, it was reclassified into the monotypic genus Pagophilus in 1844.
Harp seal | Arctic Mammal, Adaptations & Conservation | Britannica
Harp seal, (Pagophilus, or Phoca, groenlandica), medium-sized, grayish earless seal possessing a black harp-shaped or saddle-shaped marking on its back. Harp seals are found on or near ice floes from the Kara Sea of Russia west to the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Canada.
Harp Seal: The Adorable Arctic Marine Mammal - World Deer
The harp seal is one of the most iconic marine mammals of the Arctic and North Atlantic regions. Known for its fluffy white coat as a pup and playful swimming style, the harp seal has captivated nature enthusiasts and marine biologists alike.
Harp Seal Facts and Pictures -- National Geographic Kids
Harp seals spend most of their time diving and swimming in the icy waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. These sleek swimmers often hunt for fish and crustaceans at 300 feet (90...
Harp Seal - National Geographic
Explore the icy Arctic realm of the harp seal. Learn why the short time they spend on land can be hazardous to their health.
Harp Seal - NOAA Fisheries
2022年4月20日 · Harp seals live throughout the cold waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. These seals are named after the black patch on their back, which looks like a harp. Three populations in the Barents Sea, East Coast of Greenland, and Northwest Atlantic Ocean are recognized based on geographic distribution as well as morphological, genetic, and ...
Wildlife Guide: Harp Seal Facts - Quark Expeditions
Named for the black harp-shaped band across its back, the harp seal is also known as the saddleback seal or Greenland seal and they are native to the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans where they spend most of their lives in the icy waters.
Harp Seal, Arctic Ocean biodiversity - arcodiv.org
2008年8月24日 · Harp Seal: A migratory ice seal of the Atlantic-Arctic. Size. Males up to 1.9m (6.2 feet), 140kg (310 pounds) Females up to 1.8m (6 feet), 130 kg (290 pounds) Color & Characteristics. Light gray, Black face and black saddle behind shoulders; Habitat. North Atlantic and Atlantic-Arctic shelves; Associated with pack ice; Feeding . Arctic and ...
Harp Seal - epe.lac-bac.gc.ca
Distribution - migrates to Labrador and Greenland for the winter, returning through Lancaster Sound to areas farther west in spring; some move west into Hudson Strait and Hudson Bay; large numbers can be seen feeding on Arctic cod on the shores of Cornwallis Island and Devon Island; whelps in large congregations on pack ice off Labrador in late ...
Harp Seal - Animal Kingdom
The Harp Seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) is a species of true seal that resides in the icy waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. Known for their distinctive coat patterns and large, expressive eyes, harp seals are a symbol of the Arctic’s unique biodiversity.