A glimpse into the lives of common seals
A glimpse into the lives of common seals
Learn about harbour seals.
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Transcript
Common or harbor seals off the German coast - at low tide they haul out onto the sandbanks to warm up in the sun. The waters of the North Sea are chilly all year round, but the seals are protected by a thick layer of blubber.
In the water, these specialized marine mammals are perfectly at home. They are superb swimmers, twisting and turning with an effortless elegance.
Common seals often spend days out at sea feeding, but when they come on to land, they can be quite sociable. Most return to the same favorite sandbanks time after time and know exactly where they like to lie. It’s calm and tranquil on the sandbank. The seals are little inclined to squabble and everyone enjoys the sun’s warming rays and time for a bit of grooming. Before long, the tide will wash over the sandbank again and it will be time to move on.
In the water, these specialized marine mammals are perfectly at home. They are superb swimmers, twisting and turning with an effortless elegance.
Common seals often spend days out at sea feeding, but when they come on to land, they can be quite sociable. Most return to the same favorite sandbanks time after time and know exactly where they like to lie. It’s calm and tranquil on the sandbank. The seals are little inclined to squabble and everyone enjoys the sun’s warming rays and time for a bit of grooming. Before long, the tide will wash over the sandbank again and it will be time to move on.