This is the Hawiian Monk Seal. These are known as the most primitive of living seals. They have streamlined bodies which make them a good swimmer. These seals primerily eat lobster, squid, octopus, and fish. These seals can live up to 30 years but usually live up to 20-25 years of age. The male Monk Seal can weigh up to 400 lbs. and the female can weigh up to 600 lbs. They are a shibby length of 7-7.5 feet. This seal has thrived for 13 million years. They have been around longer than most islands themselves. they are very important piece of Hawaii’s natural and cultural history. Today, the Hawaiian monk seal is critically endangered and headed toward extinction. The scientific name for this seal is Monachus schauinslandi. The population of this mammal is 1100. Everytime the seal goes to give birth they go to the shore. Their babies are called seal pups, most of these puos do not reach adulthood, and if they do they mature at 5-10 years of age. Things that eat this shibby mammal are sharks, disease, and dogs.
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