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Some facts about the
South African fur seal
Adult weight : 127.551 kg (280.6122 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 32 years
Female maturity :1276 days
Male maturity : 1643 days
Gestation : 368 days
Weaning : 354 days
Litter size : 1
Litters per year : 1
Interval between litters : 365 days
Weight at birth : 6.2 kg (13.64 lbs)
Weight at weaning : 26.15 kg (57.53 lbs)
South African fur seal
Order : Carnivora
Family : Otariidae
Species : Arctocephalus pusillus
The Afro-australian fur seal, brown fur seal, cape fur seal, south african fur seal is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the South African fur seal
A young / baby of a South African fur seal is called a 'pup'. The females are called 'cow' and males 'bull'. A South African fur seal group is called a 'pod, colony, crash, flock, harem, bob, herd, rookery, team or hurd'.
Facts about the South African fur seal
Cape Cross Seal Reserve: The Cape fur seal or Arctocephalus Pusillus is the largest of the nine fur seal species.
Factually, both South Africa and Namibia fishing industries have fished comparative quantities of fish for the past ten years, the South African Fur Seal is also equally divided Between these two countries.
South African: The South African fur seal is found along the coast of Namibia and the west and south coasts of South Africa.
The Cape fur seal or Arctocephalus Pusillus is the largest of the nine fur seal species. (Full text)
The South African Fur Seal Arctocephalus pusillus is found alond the South Africa coast as far north as Angola. (Full text)
The Cape fur seal, now officially called the South African fur seal, is a marine mammal equally at home on land or in the sea. (Full text)
(8) South Africa - Fur Seal Slaughter Tens of thousands of South African Fur seals are shot or clubbed every year by South African fishermen who view the seals as a (Full text)
A common name that is frequently used for this species instead of South African fur seal is Cape fur seal. (Full text)
The Australian fur seal has also been described as a separate species as Arctocephalus tasmanicus and Arctocephalus doriferus, but its inclusion in Arctocephalus pusillus is now widely accepted. (Full text)
Home > Natural Environment > Wildlife and Game > Mammals > Seals > Australian Fur Seal Australian Fur SealThe Australian fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus) is the world's fourth- rarest seal species. (Full text)
seal, now officially called the South African Fur Seal, is a marine mammal equally at home on land or in the sea. (Full text)
Scientists believe that the South African Fur Seal is the parent stock of the Australian Fur Seal. (Full text)
South African fur seals are preyed on by sharks and Orca (Killer whales). (Full text)
The South African fur seal is not a migratory species. (Full text)
When it comes to finding a meal, South African fur seals are cunning and creative. (Full text)
South African fur seal: The South African fur seal is found along the coast of Namibia and the west and south coasts of South Africa. (Full text)
South African fur seals are not known to migrate. (Full text)
1. Arctocephalus, genus Arctocephalus -- (fur seals)Arctocephalus
genus Arctocephalus
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