Gray Seal Skull Replica
$227.00
The grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) is a large North Atlantic true seal and the only species in its genus, found on both shores of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Description
Gray seal skull replica measures 10.6 x 6.0 x 4.6 inches. The Halichoerus grypus skull is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast from California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.
The gray seal, Halichoerus grypus, is a large carnivore reaching 9.5 feet long and weighing up to 770 lbs. Native to northern Atlantic and southern Arctic oceans, this seal relies on a think blubber layer for insulation against freezing temperatures.
These gregarious animals haul out in large congregations to bask, breed and give birth. As active hunters, they maintain a diet of fish, squid and octopus while navigating the cold climates and waters the naturally inhabit.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Clade: Pinnipedia
- Family: Phocidae
- Genus: Halichoerus
- Species: H. grypus
- Binomial name: Halichoerus grypus
- Conservation status: Least concern
The harbor seal skull replica provides a natural comparison because both species share the same coastlines, though the harbor seal is smaller and lacks the long snout of the gray seal. Adding a killer whale skull replica creates a dramatic look at the primary predator of the gray seal. This paring highlights the massive size difference between these two marine hunters.
A walrus male skull replica rounds out the set of cold-water mammals from the same northern range. The huge tusks and heavy bone offer a sharp visual contrast to the streamlined, fish-eating skull of the gray seal.
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| Weight | 10.3 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 10.6 × 6.0 × 4.6 in |
| International Seal Day - March 22nd | Every year on March 22nd, the International Day of the Seal promotes the conservation of seals worldwide. It’s also a day to celebrate this amazing marine mammal. A seal is a type of animal called a pinniped, which is Latin for “fin-footed.” Other pinnipeds include the walrus and sea lion. What makes seals different than other pinnipeds is that they don’t really use their flippers to walk. When on land, they usually slide around on their bellies. In the water, their flippers help them swim really fast. Seals are also much quieter and smaller than their sea lion and walrus cousins. |
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