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Pinnipeds Collection (#3)

Pinnipeds, the fascinating creatures of the sea, captivate us with their diverse behaviors and habitats

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) hauled out on rocks at the Cairns of Coll

Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) hauled out on rocks at the Cairns of Coll, with flipper in the air, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, July 2011

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Large bull (male) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) chewing on a blade of kelp, resting

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

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: An Australian Sea Lion (Neophoca cinerea) bathing in the sun at the surface

An Australian Sea Lion (Neophoca cinerea) bathing in the sun at the surface. Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia. Southern Ocean. November

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Leopard Seal (Hydrurga leptonyx) resting on iceberg, Antarctica, February

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

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) sleeping, Deception Island, Antarctica Peninsula

Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) sleeping, Deception Island, Antarctica Peninsula, Antarctica, February

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) laughing, Helgoland, Germany

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) laughing, Helgoland, Germany

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Young Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) exploring a seaweed garden in summer, Cairns Of Coll

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

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Ringed seal (Phoca hispida) pup on ice, Svalbard, Norway

Ringed seal (Phoca hispida) pup on ice, Svalbard, Norway

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Old male Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) with mouth wide open showing worn teeth, Lundy Island

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

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) looking out to sea on sandy beach. Endangered

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) looking out to sea on sandy beach. Endangered. Espanola Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, June

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: A pair of Australian Sea Lions (Neophoca cinerea) socialising in the shallows. Kangaroo Island

A pair of Australian Sea Lions (Neophoca cinerea) socialising in the shallows. Kangaroo Island, South Australia, Australia. Southern Ocean. November

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) resting vertical beneath the surface, Lundy Island

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

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: A young Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) above kelp in the Farne Islands

A young Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) above kelp in the Farne Islands. This seal has an orange snout from foraging on a rusty ship wreck. Northumberland, England, UK. North Sea. February

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Free diver swimming amongst Californian sealions (Zalophus californianus) Anacapa Island

Free diver swimming amongst Californian sealions (Zalophus californianus) Anacapa Island, California, Pacific Ocean Model released

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) male surfacing in ice hole, McMurdo Sound

Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) male surfacing in ice hole, McMurdo Sound, Ross Sea, Antarctica, November 2008

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Grey seal {Halichoerus grypus} two adolescents interact among the breaking waves

Grey seal {Halichoerus grypus} two adolescents interact among the breaking waves, Lincolnshire, UK

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

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

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Northern Elephant Seal

Northern Elephant Seal
FG-84 Northern Elephant SEAL with humorous face Mirounga Angustirostrus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Ringed seal (Pusa hispida) resting on ice, Svalbard, Norway. April

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

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup and mother sniffing and nuzzling each other

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

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup yawning. Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, UK. November

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

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup in white lanugo coat covered in sand

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

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup with flipper over one eye and both eyes closed

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

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) on stone beach, yawning, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Ireland, May

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) on stone beach, yawning, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Ireland, May

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) sleeping on snow, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

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

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) resting on section of remaining ice as surrounding sea ice

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

Background imagePinnipeds 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 imagePinnipeds Collection: Woman paddling alongside curious Harbor seal (Phoca vitulina)

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

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Juvenile Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) practice fighting near a King penguin

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

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) caught between two huge Southern elephant seals

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

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) resting, portrait, Gold Harbour, South Georgia Island

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

Background imagePinnipeds 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 imagePinnipeds 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 imagePinnipeds Collection: Harbour Seal stone 27

Harbour Seal stone 27
Common Seal, Harbor Seal - adult seal resting on a stone - Svalbard, Norway Date: 27-Aug-19

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Harbour Seal fish 39

Harbour Seal fish 39
Common Seal, Harbor Seal - seal eating a fish - Germany Date: 16-Aug-19

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Harbour Seal stone 22

Harbour Seal stone 22
Common Seal, Harbor Seal - adult seal resting on a stone - Svalbard, Norway Date: 27-Aug-19

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Harbour Seal fish 38

Harbour Seal fish 38
Common Seal, Harbor Seal - seal eating a fish - Germany Date: 16-Aug-19

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Young, female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming over a forest of Cuvie kelp

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

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) male rests in a shallow lagoon

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

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) male fighting for breeding rights

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

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: A California Sea Lion at London Zoo, October 1924 (b / w photo)

A California Sea Lion at London Zoo, October 1924 (b / w photo)
2962619 A California Sea Lion at London Zoo, October 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Two Southern Elephant Seals in their pool at London Zoo, 20th April 1914 (b / w photo)

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)

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Pantagonian Sea Lions, c. 1865 (w / c on paper)

Pantagonian Sea Lions, c. 1865 (w / c on paper)
780860 Pantagonian Sea Lions, c.1865 (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: A Southern Elephant Seal at London Zoo, January 1912 (b / w photo)

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)

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: Walrus - Tricherchus rosmarus (w / c on paper)

Walrus - Tricherchus rosmarus (w / c on paper)
780844 Walrus - Tricherchus rosmarus (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: A Common Seal lying on a flat rock at the edge of a pool in London Zoo

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)

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: A female California sea lion lying on a rocky terrace, while feeding her pup, London Zoo

A female California sea lion lying on a rocky terrace, while feeding her pup, London Zoo
3116073 A female California sea lion lying on a rocky terrace, while feeding her pup, London Zoo, July 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

Background imagePinnipeds Collection: A young Walrus in the snow, London Zoo, February 1924 (b / w photo)

A young Walrus in the snow, London Zoo, February 1924 (b / w photo)
2967832 A young Walrus in the snow, London Zoo, February 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright




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Pinnipeds, the fascinating creatures of the sea, captivate us with their diverse behaviors and habitats. Meet "MEL, " an adult male Orca or Killer whale, who at 45 to 50 years old showcases his hunting prowess by preying on South American Sealion pups along the picturesque Punta Norte beach in Patagonia, Argentina. On a different shore, a young Grey Seal stretches its body while resting peacefully on Donna Nook beach in Lincolnshire Coast, England. The tranquility of this moment is contrasted by another image from Orkney, Scotland where a determined Grey Seal swims towards the camera with grace and determination. In Piedras Blancas colony along California's coast in North America's Pacific Ocean, Northern Elephant Seals engage in fierce battles amidst crashing waves. Their strength and dominance are awe-inspiring as they fight for territory and mates. Traveling to the enchanting Galapagos Islands reveals a delightful sight - Galapagos Sealion basking lazily on sandy beaches. These charismatic creatures bring joy to all who witness their playful antics. A massive Walrus captures our attention with its open mouth display of power and might. This large male commands respect as it navigates icy waters with ease. Venturing further east brings us face-to-face with adorable Caspian seal pups that melt hearts with their innocent charm. Similarly captivating are Harp Seal Pups whose fluffy white coats make them appear like living snowballs against icy landscapes. Back to Donna Nook beach in Lincolnshire, UK we find an adult male Grey Seal yawning lazily after what seems like a satisfying nap under the sun's warm rays. The Hawaiian Monk Seal takes us across oceans to Hawaii where these critically endangered species find solace on remote beaches. Witnessing one of these rare seals is truly a privilege that reminds us of our responsibility to protect marine life worldwide. From birth until adulthood, every stage is precious for Grey Seals.