Tiergarten Nürnberg

Like a fish out of water

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.

Record-breaking

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.