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Grey Seal Farne Islands,<br />
Northumberland,<br />
08/05/2015 Grey Seal,Grey seal,Halichoerus grypus Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Grey Seal

Farne Islands,
Northumberland,
08/05/2015

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The grey seal is found on both shores of the North Atlantic Ocean. It is a large seal of the family Phocidae or "true seals". It is the only species classified in the genus ''Halichoerus''. Its name is spelled gray seal in the US; it is also known as Atlantic grey seal and the horsehead seal.

Similar species: Carnivorans
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Jul 22, 2015. Captured May 8, 2015 10:27.
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark II
  • f/5.6
  • 1/512s
  • ISO250
  • 300mm