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  • Grey Seal, 1 of 6
    Photo 1 of 6

    (c) Annice Bridgett, all rights reserved

  • Grey Seal, 2 of 6
    Photo 2 of 6

    (c) Martha de Jong-Lantink, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)

  • Grey Seal, 3 of 6
    Photo 3 of 6

    (c) Wolfgang Bettighofer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

  • Grey Seal, 4 of 6
    Photo 4 of 6

    (c) Keith DP Wilson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

  • Grey Seal, 5 of 6
    Photo 5 of 6

    (c) Amanda Guercio, all rights reserved

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    Photo 6 of 6

    (c) Martha de Jong-Lantink, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)

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Grey Seal

Halichoerus grypus

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Group
Mammals
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About

The grey seal (Halichoerus grypus, meaning "hooked-nosed sea pig") is found on both shores of the North Atlantic Ocean. It is a large seal of the family Phocidae or "true seals". It is the only species classified in the genus Halichoerus. Its name is spelled gray seal in the US; it is also known as Atlantic seal and the horsehead seal.

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