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Harp Seals are called 'Harp' seals because Harp Seals's designs on their blubber can sometimes be in the shape of a harp.

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The name harp seal comes from the malformed spots on the harp seals backs. These spots create a shape resembling that of a harp (a stringed instrument).

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No, the Harp Seal and Harbor Seals are two different seals. However, the Common Seal is another name for the Harbor Seal.

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Because of its inventor harpentle de francisco

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because of the harp marking on there back

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