Do you know what a Halichoerus grypus is?... Well let me tell you! A Halichoerus grypus is what we know as the Grey Seal. The seal can be found on both shores of the North Alantic ocean and comes from a large seal famil:phocidae (true seals). It is the only species that is classified in the genus Halichoerus species. The grey seal is also known as the Alantic Grey Seal.
Size: It is the average seal size which is reaching 2.5–3.3 m long and weighing up to 300 kg. The seals are huge and cows are often compared to be small creatures when compared to the seal.
Ecology: Typically found in large numbers across the coast lines. They occassionaly come to shore to rest, but prefer being away from the public.
Diet: The seal loves a variety of fish. Also, sea eels are a very important ingredient to their diet.
Reproduce: They reproduce "pups" that are born in the months september-november. In the Eastern Alantic Ocean:January-February. The pups are born with a fur and within months they shed their coat and begin to get their adult coat.
Current Status: The number of Grey Seals are increasing due to the protection of the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Thanks for a great class everyone! Have an awesome and good luck with the rest of your academic career!!!!
-Becky
You have been great! Thanks for blogging
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