#grayseal

[noaasanctuaries]

Today's World Wildlife Week feature is the gray seal found in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Can you guess the two true facts about the gray seal?

1. In US waters, there is only one stock of gray seals.

2. Gray seals can dive to 1,560 feet for as long as one hour.

3. Gray seals’ life span is 70-80 years old.

Which one of these statements isn’t true? Tell us your guesses in the comments!

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Helgoland, Grayseals

[quickwitter]

I see you Mr. Seal Vatnsnes Peninsula, Northwestern Iceland #seal #grayseal #vatnsnes #peninsula #iceland #swimming #westfijords #iceland #©lauraquick #travel #europe #traveljourney #phototravel #photojourney #travelphotography #ringroad https://www.instagram.com/p/B1xuHALHrg5/?igshid=1pafy1csznz1s

[paleochick]

The happiest, dopiest skull ever! Scientifically, bones can tell us so many aspects of an animal's life history, but they're also just plain wonderful to look at. . #skullsunday #grayseal #bones #skull #vultureculture #seal #pinniped #museumofosteology #ilovebones #faunalosteology (at Museum of Osteology)

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Helgoland, Germany. January 2019

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Helgoland, Germany 2019

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Helgoland, Winter 2019

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