Phocidae Collection (page 4)

Southern Elephant Seal bull growling at a gentoo penguin on the beach, Antarctica
Close-up of a southern elephant seal bull (Mirounga leonina) on the beach growling at a gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) passing by; South Georgia Island, Antarctica

Close-up portrait of a Southern Elephant Seal pup, Antarctica
Close-up portrait of a southern elephant seal pup (Mirounga leonina) looking out; South Georgia Island, Antarctica

Southern Elephant Seal pups play fighting, Antarctica
Portrait of two southern elephant seal pups (Mirounga leonina) with comical expressions play fighting; South Georgia Island, Antarctica

Southern elephant seal pup barking at group of king penguins on South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Southern elephant seal pup (Mirounga leonina) barking at small group of king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) on the snow covered tundra on South Georgia Island; South Georgia, Antarctica

Weddell seal skull, Leptonychotes weddellii
Specimen collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition

A pair of leopard seals interacting, Astrolabe Island, Antarctica
A rare image of a pair of leopard seals interacting (Hydrurga leptonyx), Astrolabe Island, Antarctica

National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore and his wife Kathy kayaking with a leopard seal near Danco Island
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Picture No. 11981430
Grey Seal group resting on cliffs Mull Island, Scotland, United Kingdom Date:

Bearded Seal (erignathus barbatus)

Mediterranean Monk Seal (monachus monachus), side view

Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris), light grey spotted seal with a trunk-like nose

Harp Seal (Phoca groenlandica) diving

Illustration, male Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) on rocky coast, raising its head and calling, side view

Illustration, Grey Seal (halichoerus grypus) lying on its front, side view

Illustration, blue spotted seal with white pup

Seal on rocks

Earless Seal, marine mammal with object on nose and blood on neck

Gray seal (Halichoerus grypus)

Leopard seal mouthing its own reflection in the camera port, Antarctica
Leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), mouthing its own reflection in the camera port, Astrolabe Island, Antarctica

A snorkeller encounters a leopard seal, Astrolabe Island, Antarctica
A snorkeller encounters a leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), Astrolabe Island, Antarctica

Full side body view of a leopard seal, Astrolabe Island, Antarctica
Full side body view of a leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), Astrolabe Island, Antarctica

A close encounter with a leopard seal, Astrolabe Island, Antarctica
A close encounter with a leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), Astrolabe Island, Antarctica

Diver comes face to face with a leopard seal, Astrolabe Island, Antarctica
Diver comes face to face with a leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), Astrolabe Island, Antarctica

Facial view of a leopard seal, Astrolabe Island, Antarctica
Facial view of a leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) during a close encounter, Astrolabe Island, Antarctica

Leopard seal swimming underwater showing its sharp teeth
Leopard seal swimming underwater with mouth open showing its sharp teeth

Leopard seal, Astrolabe Island, Antarctica
Leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), Astrolabe Island, Antarctica

South Geoprgia Island, Antarctica. Southern Baby Elephant Seal rests up-side-down on the snow

Harbor or Harbour Seal -Phoca vitulina-, Snaefellsnes, Snaefellsness, Iceland, Europe

Grey Seal -Halichoerus grypus-, pup waving with fin, Helgoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Grey Seal -Halichoerus grypus-, pup is nursed by mother seal, Helgoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Grey Seal -Halichoerus grypus-, yawning, Helgoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Gray Seal -Halichoerus grypus-, male and female, Helgoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Grey Seal -Halichoerus grypus-, female slapping fin on a male seals rear, Helgoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Grey Seal -Halichoerus grypus-, pup, Helgoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Pacific Coast with Northern elephant seals -Mirounga angustirostris- on beach with clouded sky, Piedras Blancas, California, United States

Northern elephant seals -Mirounga angustirostris- on beach, Pacific Coast, Piedras Blancas, California, United States

Bearded Seal -Erignathus barbatus- in Fjortende Julibreen, Fjortende Julibukta, Spitsbergen Island, Svalbard Archipelago, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Norway

Grey Seal -Halichoerus grypus-, female, on the beach, Dune island, Helgoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Grey Seal -Halichoerus grypus-, female with pup suckling, on the beach, Dune island, Helgoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Young Harbour Seal -Phoca vitulina- lying on a pebble beach, Dune island, Helgoland, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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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.