
Grey seal - Wikipedia
The grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) is a large seal of the family Phocidae, which are commonly referred to as "true seals" or "earless seals". The only species classified in the genus …
Grey Seal - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information - Animal Corner
The Grey Seal is a large seal of the family Phocidae or ‘true seals’. It is the only species classified in the genus ‘Halichoerus’. Its name is alternatively spelled Gray seal and it is also known as …
Gray Seal - NOAA Fisheries
Aug 6, 2022 · Gray seals are found in coastal waters throughout the North Atlantic Ocean. They are sometimes called "horseheads" (adult males in particular have large, horse-like heads) …
Gray Seal - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
In Latin Halichoerus grypus means "hook-nosed sea pig". It is a large seal of the family Phocidae, which are commonly referred to as "true seals" or "earless seals". Its name is spelled Gray …
Gray seal - Smithsonian's National Zoo
Gray seals, also called horsehead seals, are amazingly dexterous swimmers. They are common on both sides of the north Atlantic. Male gray seals have a distinctively arched Roman nose, …
Gray seal | Arctic, Blubber, Pups | Britannica
gray seal, (Halichoerus grypus), seal of the family Phocidae, found in North Atlantic waters along the coast of Newfoundland, in the British Isles, and in the Baltic region. It is spotted gray and …
Grey Seal Animal Facts - Halichoerus Grypus - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · Halichoerus Grypus is Latin meaning sea pig with a hooked nose. The grey seal classification for family is Phocidae and its class is mammalia. There are subspecies of this …
Grey seal - The Wildlife Trusts
Grey seals give birth to fluffy white pups in the autumn. These adorable pups stay on land until they have lost their white coats and trebled their body weight. The grey seal can be …
Gray Seal - Oceana
The gray seal lives in North Atlantic waters and is divided into three distinct stocks — the North Atlantic stock, the Baltic Sea stock and the eastern North Atlantic stock. In these waters, gray …
Gray Seal Facts (Halichoerus grypus) - ThoughtCo
Aug 9, 2019 · The gray seal (Halichoerus grypus) is an earless or "true seal" found along North Atlantic coasts. It is called the gray seal in the United States and the grey seal elsewhere. It is …
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