Harp Seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus)
 Harp Seal (Pagophilus groenlandicus) Photo: HSUS/ProtectSeals.org |
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Did You Know? · Although harp seals live in the Arctic, they are born with no protective fat. As pups, their white coats absorb sunlight, and their fur traps heat, keeping the pups warm. |
Status
MMPA - Harp seals, like all marine mammals, are protected under the MMPA.
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Phocidae
Genus: Pagophilus
Species: groenlandicus
Key Documents
(All documents are in PDF format.)
| Title | Federal Register | Date |
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| Stock Assessment Reports | n/a | various |
