GeocacheAlaska! Travelers Alaskan Harbor Seal

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Owner:
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Released:
Monday, January 27, 2014
Origin:
Alaska, United States
Recently Spotted:
In the hands of kotip.

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About This Item

Alaskan Harbor Seal

Fast Facts

  • Size
    As adults they are 5’-6’ long and 180-285 pounds
  • Lifespan
    26-35 years
  • Distribution
    In Alaska, along the coast extending from Dixon Entrance north to Kuskokwim Bay and west throughout the Aleutian Islands. They are also found in the north Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
  • Diet
    Fish and Invertebrates
  • Predators
    Killer whales, sharks, and bald eagles
  • Reproduction
    1 pup per year
  • Remarks
    Rely on their blubber to keep them warm and to store energy;
    Can dive for extended periods because of large blood volume, and oxygen storing muscles
  • Other Names
    Common seal, hair seal, phocid or true seal. In the Tlingit language, harbor seals are called tsaa, the Alutiiq name for seals is isuwiq and the Inupiaq name is qasigiaq.

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Tracking History (28066.9mi) View Map

Visited 3/9/2014 liquidearth took it to Satan's Two Brothers 4--The right way to do it Alaska - .23 miles  Visit Log
Visited 3/9/2014 liquidearth took it to Satan's Two Brothers 6--motherly advice Alaska - 15.84 miles  Visit Log
Visited 3/8/2014 liquidearth took it to Chena Lakes 88 Alaska - 3.14 miles  Visit Log
Visited 3/8/2014 liquidearth took it to Last Chance Alaska - 15.59 miles  Visit Log
Visited 3/8/2014 liquidearth took it to Chena Lakes 94 Alaska - 17.56 miles  Visit Log
Visited 3/3/2014 liquidearth took it to Praise the Lord---Chuck & Robin won their 1st game Alaska   Visit Log
Write note 3/2/2014 liquidearth posted a note for it   Visit Log

Special thanks to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for their description of a Harbor Seal!
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