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Predators
Grey seal
Grey seal · Halichoerus grypus
The grey seal is an impressive marine mammal that fascinates with its coastal resting behaviour and playful antics in the water.
Fact file
- Size
- Males up to 2.5 m long and weighing up to 200 kg, females slightly smaller.
- Males and females
- Males are significantly larger and have a pronounced conical head compared to the females.
- Sounds
- Vocalisations consist of deep throat sounds and quacking noises.
- Diet
- Feeds mainly on fish, squid and crustaceans.
- Offspring
- Young animals weigh about 15 kg at birth and are born after a gestation period of 11 months.
How to identify Grey seal
The grey seal has a distinctive grey-brown coat with irregular light and dark speckles. This powerful animal can be identified by its large body size and characteristic pointed snout.
Males reach a length of up to 2.5 metres and weigh up to 200 kg, while females remain slightly smaller. A striking feature is the large head of the male, which stands out due to its pronounced conical shape.
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