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We've brought the seal herd back from 1.8 million in the 1970s to 5.5 million in 2004.
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∙ 9y agoAlthough exact numbers are unknown, there may be 9 million harp seals in the world. They are not an endangered or vulnerable species.
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∙ 10y ago5.5 million harp seals are in the wild (2013)
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∙ 13y agopotchers killl them
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∙ 11y ago340 to 498
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∙ 12y ago5.9millon
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How long has the harp seal been endangered?
Harp Seals have never been endangered there number is increasing more each year.
How many babys do seals have?
1-3 each year
How many seals die each year?
potchers killl them
How many babies can a harp seal have?
they have one baby at a time. The baby seals are also called pups.
How many babys do weddell seals have?
1-3 each year
How do harp seals move?
Harp Seals use their flippers to slide on their bellies, and when they travel to a new home or place they swim very fast! Seals are fast swimmers, and spend most of the year in the sea. Harp seals migrate south in the autumn and north in the summer, which can be a journey of up to 8,000 km total. They can also move very quickly across the ice, by sliding along the ice on their stomachs.
How many young do harp seals have and how often?
A Harp seals gestation period is approximately 11 to 12 months. They give birth to a single pup, which will be weaned after a period of 12 to 14 days. The mother will mate again whilst still feeding her pup, ready to start the cycle again the following year.
How many seals in Antarctica were killed from waste?
hundred of thousands each year
How does a harp seal move from placeto place?
"Seals are fast swimmers, and spend most of the year in the sea. Harp seals migrate south in the autumn and north in the summer, which can be a journey of up to 8,000 km total. They can also move very quickly across the ice." You can check out this link to also find more information and facts on Harp Seals: http://www.gan.ca/animals/harp+seals.en.html (Bibliography) Global Action Network. "Global Action Network: Animals: Harp Seals." Global Action Network: Home. 25 May 2009 . Good luck! ❤
What are some unusual characteristics of harp seals?
"Seals are fast swimmers, and spend most of the year in the sea. Harp seals migrate south in the autumn and north in the summer, which can be a journey of up to 8,000 km total. They can also move very quickly across the ice. Harp seals are known to eat at least 67 different species of fish and 70 species of invertebrates. The diets of these diverse eaters also vary according to age, season, location, and year. Despite claims to the contrary, it is clear that Atlantic cod, including the northern cod stock, are only a minor component of the annual harp seal diet." You can check out this link to also find more information and facts on Harp Seals: http://www.gan.ca/animals/harp+seals.en.html (Bibliography) Global Action Network. "Global Action Network: Animals: Harp Seals." Global Action Network: Home. 25 May 2009 . Good luck! ❤
How many babies can a harp seal have in a lifetime?
Harp seals have one baby at a time because although there milk is rich with fat they could never produce enough milk to feed more than one baby. Seals start breading at the age of 2 or 3 and breed at least once per year
How many babies do crabeater seals have each year?
1-3 a year Weddell seals can have 1 -2 pups, as this species can give birth to twin pups.
