Overshadowed by: Harbor/Spotted Seals and Sea lions
Classification: Mammal
Size: Up to 20 feet long and 8,800 pounds
Endangered Status: Right in the middle
Diet: Fish and squid
Habitat: Islands near the Arctic Circle and South Georgia Island in the South Atlantic Ocean
Scientific name: Mirounga leonina
Predators: Killer whales and larger sharks such as Great Whites and Greenland Sharks.
Fun Facts: Can dive up to 4,921 feet and hold their breath for up to 2 hours, and is the largest of all seals.
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