Cape Fur Seal

Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus

A marine mammal living in southern Africa. The Cape fur seal is a great swimmer able to dive to over 400m. They have external ears, which is the difference to the “true seals”. They are hunted on the coastline / land by jackals abd hyenas. At sea they are preyed upon by sharks.

Size:: Males can weight up to 350kg, females are much smaller up to 80kg
Diet:: Fish eaters, such as sardines. Also eat squid & crabs.
Speed:: Quick swimmers, perhaps 35 km/hr
Habitat:: Forage in the ocean. The breed on islands and coastlines
Superpower:: Vocal calls are so distinguished and unique they can determine different individuals in big groups of thousands, including finding their own offspring

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