This I the spotted seal, it's scientific name is Phoca largha. It inhabits arctic and sub arctic waters, and it tends not to love within dense drift ice. It's sexual maturity is attained around the age of four. Breeding season is from January to mid- April an the pups are birthed during March. The spotted seal's prey includes arctic cod, sand lance, sculpins, flatfishes, and shrimp. It's predators include polar bears, sharks, sea lions, brown bears, humans, and walruses. The spotted deal is not in danger of becoming extinct. An ocean issue that is affectin te spotted seal is melting ice, resulting in reduced coverage for the seals. Interestingly, spotted seals are being sold on the black market as Chinese medicine, they are relatively shy and are difficult for humans to approach, and the can dive up to 100 feet.
Hi, very cute picture
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