The large northern fur seal, found in chilly northern waters, was hunted to near extinction during the 19th century. These animals were protected by law in 1911, and populations later rebounded to ...

(WPRI) — Mystic Aquarium is looking for help naming its male northern fur seal pup that was born last year. The aquarium said staff members chose their five favorite names, and the winner will ...

The fur seal on Rio de Janeiro’s iconic beach ... Cordoned off by tape and flags, the young male seal became the main attraction on one of the world’s most famous beaches.

A territorial male will have up to 27 females in his patch (average 15 females). Males will not be able to hold a breeding territory until they are 6 to 10 years old.