Listen to the Antarctic fur seal
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About the Antarctic fur seal
The Antarctic fur seal is a mammal in the family Otariidae (order Carnivora). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “endangered”.
What does the Antarctic fur seal sound like?
Mammals produce sound with their larynx, from deep roars and rumbles to squeaks, barks, howls and – in bats, whales and dolphins – ultrasonic clicks used for echolocation.
From Wikipedia
The Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella) is one of eight seals in the genus Arctocephalus, and one of nine fur seals in the subfamily Arctocephalinae. Despite what its name suggests, the Antarctic fur seal is mostly distributed in Subantarctic islands and its scientific name is thought to have come from the German vessel SMS Gazelle, which was the first to collect specimens of this species from the Kerguelen Islands.
Frequently asked questions
What does an Antarctic fur seal sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Antarctic fur seal on this page. Mammals produce sound with their larynx, from deep roars and rumbles to squeaks, barks, howls and – in bats, whales and dolphins – ultrasonic clicks used for echolocation.
Is the Antarctic fur seal endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Antarctic fur seal as “endangered”.
What family does the Antarctic fur seal belong to?
The Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella) belongs to the family Otariidae in the order Carnivora.
Sources & credits
- Arctocephalusgazellavocal by Aubin T, Jouventin P, Charrier I – CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q571449 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Antarctic fur seal – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Henrike Mühlichen – CC BY-SA 3.0