Subantarctic fur seal
A species of Bear head Scientific name : Arctocephalus tropicalis Genus : Bear head
Subantarctic fur seal, A species of Bear head
Scientific name: Arctocephalus tropicalis
Genus: Bear head
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Description
The subantarctic fur seal is medium in size compared with other fur seals. Males grow to 2 m and 160 kg, whereas females are substantially smaller—1.4 m and 50 kg. Both sexes have distinctive, creamy-orange chests and faces. Their bellies are more brownish. Males have a dark grey to black back. The females are lighter grey. Pups are black at birth, but molt at about 3 months old. The snout is short and flat. The flippers are short and broad. Subantarctic fur seals live for about 20–25 years. 
General Info
Lifespan
15-25 years
Diet
Subantarctic fur seal is predominantly a pescatarian, favoring an aquatic diet rich in squid and lanternfish. However, it isn't averse to consuming small penguins and seabirds when available.
Appearance
Subantarctic fur seal is a medium-sized pinniped with a robust, streamlined body. Its fur is short, thick, and shiny, transitioning from dark brown to pale brown on the belly region. Both males and females possess long, robust whiskers, but the males are distinctly larger and boast a mane of coarser, longer fur around the neck. This species does not exhibit any obvious age-related or subspecies variations in their appearance.
Behavior
Subantarctic fur seal practices a unique haul-out and breeding seasonality, in polar winters and tropical summers respectively. It generally lives in large, noisy groups and exhibits territorial behavior during the breeding season. Foraging at sea, its survival depends on proficient diving, with an impressive lack of oxygen sensitivity revealing its evolved adaptation to the marine ecosystem.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Carnivores Family
Eared seals Genus
Bear head Species
Subantarctic fur seal 
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