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Length: 280cm (male), 330cm (female). Weight:
400-450kg. The color and the pattern vary greatly, but in general,
the seals are brownish in spring and dark brown with light spots in
other seasons.
The head is relatively small compared to the body. They live on the
periphery of the Antarctic Continent, many on the fast ice. They spend
spring and summer on ice while breeding, but stay under ice during
winter. Their cuspids are worn out more distinctively compared to
other species for they drill breathing holes in the ice. The current
population is estimated as 750,000. Frequently spotted around the
Syowa Station. |
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