Northern fur seal
Northern fur seal
Callorhinus ursinus
Habitat
Northern fur seals spend most of their lives in the open ocean, returning to remote islands only to breed. Land is seasonal; the sea is home.
Quick Bio
Northern fur seals are sleek, agile seals distinguished by their thick fur and long flippers. They are built for long-distance swimming and life at sea.
Diet
They eat fish and squid, often hunting at night when prey rises closer to the surface. Their feeding dives can be deep and remarkably efficient, with max dives being up to 650 feet deep.
Behavior
Exceptionally agile swimmers, fur seals use their powerful front flippers to “fly” through the water. On land, they are vocal, social, and surprisingly territorial.
Fun Fact
Northern fur seals can sleep while drifting at sea, keeping one flipper raised to stabilize themselves in rolling waves.
Vibe
Ocean-forward and restless. More wanderer than beachcomber. Built for distance.
Quick Bio
Northern fur seals are sleek, agile seals distinguished by their thick fur and long flippers. They are built for long-distance swimming and life at sea.
Habitat
Northern fur seals spend most of their lives in the open ocean, returning to remote islands only to breed. Land is seasonal; the sea is home.
Diet
They eat fish and squid, often hunting at night when prey rises closer to the surface. Their feeding dives can be deep and remarkably efficient, with max dives being up to 650 feet deep.
Behavior
Exceptionally agile swimmers, fur seals use their powerful front flippers to “fly” through the water. On land, they are vocal, social, and surprisingly territorial.
Fun Fact
Northern fur seals can sleep while drifting at sea, keeping one flipper raised to stabilize themselves in rolling waves.
Vibe
Ocean-forward and restless. More wanderer than beachcomber. Built for distance.
Quick Bio
These earred seals are streamlined with long flippers, pointed snouts, and dense underfur. Built for endurance swimming, they travel long distances between feeding areas and breeding colonies.
Habitat
Northern fur seals spend most of their lives in the open ocean, returning to remote islands only to breed. Land is seasonal; the sea is home.
Diet
They eat fish and squid, often hunting at night when prey rises closer to the surface. Their feeding dives can be deep and remarkably efficient, with max dives being up to 650 feet deep.
Behavior
Exceptionally agile swimmers, fur seals use their powerful front flippers to “fly” through the water. On land, they are vocal, social, and surprisingly territorial.
Fun Fact
Northern fur seals can sleep while drifting at sea, keeping one flipper raised to stabilize themselves in rolling waves.
Vibe
Ocean-forward and restless. More wanderer than beachcomber. Built for distance.
Quiz time
Which feature most clearly distinguishes fur seals from true seals?
Which feature most clearly distinguishes fur seals from true seals?
Which feature most clearly distinguishes fur seals from true seals?
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