Arten- und Lebensraumschutz: Tiergarten unterstützt Kulan-Wiederansiedelung
24 Kulane haben eine neue Heimat in der kasachischen Torgai-Steppe: Unter Federführung der Naturschutzorganisation ACBK fingen Fachleute die Tiere im...
Harbour Seals are related to Sea Lions. Their ears are hidden and only small ear holes can be seen on the side of their head. Due to their caterpillar-like movements, the animals seem rather awkward on land. In the water, they are nimble and extremely agile.
The perennial divers can stay underwater for up to 45 minutes and reach depths of up to 150 meters. They can do this because their blood contains unusually large amounts of hemoglobin, and thus, can store large amounts of oxygen.
Scientific Surname | Phoca vitulina |
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Order | Predators |
Family | Hundsrobben |
Size | male: 1,7 m, female: 1,5 m |
Weight | male: 120 kg, female: 90 kg |
Reproduction | gestation period: 11 month, copulation in the water, 1 subadult |
Distribution | Northern Hemisphere |
Habitat | sand coasts, waters |
Food | Fish, Crabs, Squids |
Livestock | regionally endangered |
On 3 March 2011, sea lion Nancy had to be put down. With her almost 27 years, she was one of the oldest female sea lions in Europe. For several...
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