Harp seal
A species of Harp seal, Also known as Greenland seal Scientific name : Pagophilus groenlandicus Genus : Harp seal
Harp seal, A species of Harp seal
Also known as:
Greenland seal
Scientific name: Pagophilus groenlandicus
Genus: Harp seal
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Description
The mature harp seal has pure black eyes. It has a silver-gray fur covering its body, with black harp or wishbone-shaped markings dorsally. Adult harp seals grow to be 1.7 to 2.0 m (5 ft 7 in to 6 ft 7 in) long and weigh from 115 to 140 kg (254 to 309 lb). The harp seal pup often has a yellow-white coat at birth due to staining from amniotic fluid, but after one to three days, the coat whitens and remains white for 2–3 weeks, until the first molt. Adolescent harp seals have a silver-gray coat spotted with black. 
General Info
Lifespan
30-35 years
Appearance
Harp seal is a medium-sized seal, with adults measuring up to 2 meters in length. It has sleek, grey-bodied figure covered in a short, dense fur that is peppered with spots. Males tend to be darker than females and possess longer, more curved canine teeth. As pups, they have a distinctive white, woolly coat which is shed after approximately three months.
Behavior
Harp seal predominantly lives in social groups, engaging in cooperative hunting strategies to catch fish and krill. Known for their unique mass molting events, members of this species synchronize shedding and regrowing their fur. Being highly vocal, they use a variety of calls for communication. Adept swimmers, they spend most of their life at sea, adapting well to icy habitats.
Population
Increasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Carnivores Family
Earless seals Genus
Harp seal Species
Harp seal 
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