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Hooded Seal

(Cystophora cristata)

HABITAT? In and around the deep waters of the North Atlantic from Russia to Canada
DID YOU KNOW?
– Unlike most seals, the hooded seal is known for being particularly aggressive
– When showing off or expressing extreme emotions, an adult male will inflate its nasal balloon, which extends from its nostrils to its forehead.
– Young hooded seals are born with a blue-gray coat, earning them the nickname “blueback.”
– The typical lifespan of one of these mammals is 30 to 35 years.

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