Stats

Lifespan

20-30 yrs

Size

Large

Diet

Carnivore

Activity

Cathemeral

Social

Solitary

Biome

Arctic marine

Range

Arctic Ocean

Movement

Swimming

Breeding

Live Birth

Defense

Camouflage

Status

Near Threatened

About

Bearded seals are medium-sized pinnipeds found in the Arctic Ocean, known for their heavy jaws and abundant whiskers. When dry, these whiskers curl elegantly, giving the bearded seal a "raffish" look.

Life cycle

1. 1.
   newborn

   A live-born newborn nurses on its mother's milk and depends on her for warmth and protection.
2. 2.
   juvenile

   A weaned juvenile begins eating solid food and learning from its parents or group.
3. 3.
   adult

   Fully grown at adult size.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Mammalia

Order

Carnivora

Family

Phocidae

Genus

Erignathus

Species

Erignathus barbatus