Common name : Guadalupe fur seal
Scientific name : Arctocephalus townsendi
Family : Diodontidae
Native to : North Atlantic, North Pacific and Southern Oceans
Interesting fact : The eyesight and hearing of pinnipeds are adapted for both air and water.
Conservation status : Least Concern
Pinnipeds are semi-aquatic marine mammals found in polar and sub-polar regions. They are comprised of walruses, sea lions, fur seals and the earless or true seals. They are 1-5 metres long and weigh 45-3200 kg. They have streamlined bodies and four flippers. They feed on fish, marine invertebrates and sea birds. Its lifespan is 25-30 years.
