Phocidae Collection (page 2)

Large bull (male) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) chewing on a blade of kelp, resting between boulders, off Lundy Island, Devon, UK, June

Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) resting on iceberg, Antarctica, February

Young Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) exploring a seaweed garden in summer, Cairns Of Coll, Island of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, North Atlantic Ocean, June

Old male Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) with mouth wide open showing worn teeth, Lundy Island, Bristol Channel, England, UK, May. 2020VISION Book Plate

Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) resting vertical beneath the surface, Lundy Island, Devon, UK. July

RF- Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pups on Norfolk Beach, England, UK, December

Harbour seal, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Ringed seal (Pusa hispida) resting on ice, Svalbard, Norway. April

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup and mother sniffing and nuzzling each other. Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, UK. November

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup yawning. Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, UK. November

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup in white lanugo coat covered in sand. Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, UK. November

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup with flipper over one eye and both eyes closed. Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, UK. November

Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) sleeping on snow, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) resting on section of remaining ice as surrounding sea ice melts in high temperatures, Arctic Sea, Svalbard Islands, Norway. 7th July, 2022

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

Woman paddling alongside curious Harbor seal (Phoca vitulina). Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Iceland. July

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Antarctic Peninsula, Neko Harbour. Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) yawning Date: 11/09/2007

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South Georgia, Fortuna Bay. Couple of Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) pups sparring. Date: 11/09/2007

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South Georgia, Fortuna Bay. Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) resting in grass Date: 11/09/2007

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South Georgia, Fortuna Bay. Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) pup portrait Date: 11/09/2007

Juvenile Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) practice fighting near a King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) colony, Gold Harbour, South Georgia Island

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) caught between two huge Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) Gold Harbour, South Georgia Island

Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) resting, portrait, Gold Harbour, South Georgia Island

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

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

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

Young, female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming over a forest of Cuvie kelp (Laminaria hyperborea), Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) rests, with King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) in the background. Right Whale Bay, South Georgia Island

Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) male, rests and yawns on the snow. Right Whale Bay, South Georgia Island

Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) male rests in a shallow lagoon. St Andrews Bay, South Georgia Island

Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) male fighting for breeding rights. St Andrews Bay, South Georgia Island

An Elephant Seal resting in its pool at London Zoo in 1930 (b / w photo)
3822572 An Elephant Seal resting in its pool at London Zoo in 1930 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Two Southern Elephant Seals in their pool at London Zoo, 20th April 1914 (b / w photo)
1762499 Two Southern Elephant Seals in their pool at London Zoo, 20th April 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

A keeper feeding fish to a young Hooded Seal in its pool at London Zoo
2561119 A keeper feeding fish to a young Hooded Seal in its pool at London Zoo, June 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

A Southern Elephant Seal at London Zoo, January 1912 (b / w photo)
1762480 A Southern Elephant Seal at London Zoo, January 1912 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: This Elephant Seal was given to H.M)

A Common Seal lying on a flat rock at the edge of a pool in London Zoo
3474514 A Common Seal lying on a flat rock at the edge of a pool in London Zoo, August 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A Seal pup being bottlefed by its keeper, London Zoo, August 1925 (b / w photo)
3245195 A Seal pup being bottlefed by its keeper, London Zoo, August 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

A young Elephant Seal reaching backwards, London Zoo, 1930 (b / w photo)
3822573 A young Elephant Seal reaching backwards, London Zoo, 1930 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) resting on ice with three Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) behind, Antarctica

Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) juvenile swimming, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, September

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) female swims over oarweed (Laminaria digitata) in shallow water. Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom. North Sea

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) biting divers glove, Lundy Island, Bristol Channel, England, UK, May

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) close-up underwater amongst kelp, Lundy Island, Bristol Channel, England, UK, May. Did you know? Seals can dive up 70 metres when feeding

A large female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) probably heavily pregnant, resting/bottling at the surface in shallow water, head above water, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK

Young female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) beneath sunburst. Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK

Crabeater Seal (Lobodon carcinophagus) adult, near oceberg. Pleneau Island, Lemaire Channel, Antarctica

Elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) pup bathing in puddle. Whistle Cove, Fortuna Bay, South Georgia. November

Harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) near the Wreck of the Themis, Croker Rock, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia. September

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"Captivating Phocidae: A Glimpse into the Lives of Seals" Graceful and curious, a Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) glides through the crystal-clear waters off Orkney, Scotland, UK in August. Its sleek body moves effortlessly towards the camera, showcasing its natural elegance. Resting on a submerged rock with only its head and one flipper above water, a majestic Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) finds solace in tranquility. Michael Hutchinson captures this serene moment that highlights their ability to find peace amidst the chaos of the ocean. Nestled on pack ice in Magdalen Islands, Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Quebec, Canada lies an adorable Harp Seal or Saddleback Seal pup (Pagophilus groenlandicus). Carlos Villoch's photograph showcases their innocence and vulnerability against the icy backdrop. In Svalbard, Norway during April's frosty embrace rests a Ringed seal (Pusa hispida), basking in solitude upon an icy platform. This image by an unknown photographer portrays their resilience as they adapt to harsh Arctic conditions. Amidst a chorus of roars from Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina), one dominant male asserts his authority as beach master amongst females. This captivating scene captured by nature enthusiasts reminds us of the complex social dynamics within these marine communities. Witnessing new life unfold is truly magical – here we see a young grey seal pup (Halichoerus grypus) recently born on a beach in Orkney, Scotland, UK during April's gentle springtime breeze. Their innocent eyes reflect hope for future generations amidst uncertain times. Along Blakeney Point in Norfolk, England lie hauled out Common Seals (Phoca vitulina), sunbathing on sand banks under clear blue skies.