Harbor Seal

Phoca vitulina

MammalsConservation: Least Concern

A spotted seal of Northern Hemisphere coasts with a round head and V-shaped nostrils. Harbor seals haul out on rocks and beaches at low tide and are often seen bobbing near harbors.

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