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Greenland Seal Collection

Greenland seals, also known as harp seals, are a fascinating species native to the Arctic region

Background imageGreenland Seal Collection: Harp seal, Pagophilus groenlandicus (Greenland seal, Phoca groenlandica)

Harp seal, Pagophilus groenlandicus (Greenland seal, Phoca groenlandica). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after
FLO4989269 Harp seal, Pagophilus groenlandicus (Greenland seal, Phoca groenlandica). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's

Background imageGreenland Seal Collection: Greenland or harp seal, male and female. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Greenland or harp seal, male and female. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989202 Greenland or harp seal, male and female. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamilton's Amphibious Carnivora

Background imageGreenland Seal Collection: RF - Portrait of Harp seal (Phoca groenlandicus) pup on sea ice. Magdalen Islands

RF - Portrait of Harp seal (Phoca groenlandicus) pup on sea ice. Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St Lawrence, Quebec, Canada

Background imageGreenland Seal Collection: Harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) pup about four weeks old, moulting, swimming under sea ice

Harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) pup about four weeks old, moulting, swimming under sea ice, Magdalen Islands, Gulf of St Lawrence, Canada

Background imageGreenland Seal Collection: Close up of a Harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) pup, Magdalen Islands, Canada. March

Close up of a Harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) pup, Magdalen Islands, Canada. March

Background imageGreenland Seal Collection: Harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) pup swimming in a hole in the ice, Magdalen Islands, Canada

Harp seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) pup swimming in a hole in the ice, Magdalen Islands, Canada. March

Background imageGreenland Seal Collection: Harp Seal pup sitting up on flippers looking at camera, Canada

Harp Seal pup sitting up on flippers looking at camera, Canada
Newborn Harp seal pup (Phoca groenlandicus) sitting up on flippers on the icy shore looking at camera; Canada

Background imageGreenland Seal Collection: Walrus and Seals

Walrus and Seals
LLM462366 Walrus and Seals by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walrus and Seals. Illustration for Cassells Natural History (1884).); © Look and Learn

Background imageGreenland Seal Collection: The Behring Sea Fisheries Dispute, Seals and Sea-Lions (b / w photo)

The Behring Sea Fisheries Dispute, Seals and Sea-Lions (b / w photo)
1062922 The Behring Sea Fisheries Dispute, Seals and Sea-Lions (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Behring Sea Fisheries Dispute)

Background imageGreenland Seal Collection: Animals of the region of the North Pole (colour litho)

Animals of the region of the North Pole (colour litho)
3101037 Animals of the region of the North Pole (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals of the region of the North Pole: Walrus)

Background imageGreenland Seal Collection: Harp Seal (coloured engraving)

Harp Seal (coloured engraving)
1000043 Harp Seal (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:A. Fleischmann Engraver:A)

Background imageGreenland Seal Collection: Harp seal (Phoca groenlandica), adult female on the ice, Magdalen Islands, Canada

Harp seal (Phoca groenlandica), adult female on the ice, Magdalen Islands, Canada


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Greenland seals, also known as harp seals, are a fascinating species native to the Arctic region. These beautiful creatures have thick fur that helps them stay warm in the frigid waters of their habitat. With their large dark eyes and whiskered faces they can both adorable and mysterious. These marine mammals spend most of their time swimming in icy waters, where they hunt for fish and other prey, and are excellent divers, able to hold their breath for up to 15 minutes at a time while searching for food below the surface. Greenland seals also use sea ice as resting platforms and breeding grounds during certain times of the year. Unfortunately, Greenland seals face threats from climate change and human activities such as hunting. Conservation efforts are being made to protect these majestic animals and ensure their survival for future generations to enjoy. Next time you think about the beauty of the Arctic wilderness, remember the graceful Greenland seal gliding through its icy waters – a symbol of resilience in a changing world.