Galápagos fur seal
A species of Bear head Scientific name : Arctocephalus galapagoensis Genus : Bear head
Galápagos fur seal, A species of Bear head
Scientific name: Arctocephalus galapagoensis
Genus: Bear head
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Description
Galápagos fur seals are the smallest of otariids. They have a grayish brown fur coat. The adult males of the species average 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) in length and 64 kg (141 lb) in mass. The females average 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) in length and 28 kg (62 lb) in mass. They spend more time out of the water than almost any other seal. On average, 70% of their time is spent on land. Most seal species spend 50% of their time on land and 50% in the water. 
General Info
Lifespan
15-24 years
Diet
The primary diet of galápagos fur seal comprises of marine species, mainly fish and squid. This carnivorous pinniped strategically hunts in the Pacific Ocean, providing it with rich nutritional supply.
Appearance
Galápagos fur seal is a moderately sized, streamlined, and robust seal. It has a thick, lush coat that incorporates shades of chocolate brown and gray. Infants display a blackish color until molting. Males are larger and bulkier than females, embodying a more pronounced forehead. Galápagos fur seal has external ears and long, strong flippers adapted for ocean life. It lacks any distinctive markings or patterns.
Behavior
Galápagos fur seal typically rest on land by day and forage at sea by night, often diving to depths of over 50m in pursuit of squid and fish. This species is known to be highly social, interacting in noisy colonies on rocky shores. Males defend harems during breeding season using vocal displays and physical aggression. Their grooming behaviors, essential for thermo-regulation, include common fur-fluffing and flipper-waving.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Carnivores Family
Eared seals Genus
Bear head Species
Galápagos fur seal 
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