The habitat of this seal has changed over the years. In ancient times, and up until the 20th century, Mediterranean Monk Seals had been known to congregate, give birth, and seek refuge on open beaches. In more recent times, they have left their former habitat and, now, only use sea caves for such things, and more often than not, these caves are rather inaccessible to humans due to under-water entries, and because the caves are often positioned along remote or rugged Coastlines.
Scientists have confirmed that this is a recent adaptation, most likely due to the rapid increase in human population, tourism and industry, which have caused the destruction of animals' habitat. Because of these seals' shy nature and sensitivity to human disturbance, they have slowly adapted to try avoid contact with humans completely within the last century, and, perhaps, even earlier than that. The coastal caves are however dangerous for newborns, and are major mortality cause among pups.
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Over hunting.
there endangered because of the humongous amount of waste and trash.
Monk seals are native to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the main Hawaiian Islands in the United States as well as certain regions of the Mediterranean Sea. They are endemic to these areas, meaning they are found exclusively in these locations. Additionally, monk seals are critically endangered, with their populations facing numerous threats such as habitat loss, entanglement in fishing gear, and disease.
because there are only 1200-1500 left
No they are not there are plenty of seals in the world __ Depends on the specific breed. Some seals are abundant, while others are endangered. The Hawaiian monk seal is on the critical list and likely won't survive.
They survive by eating fish, giving birth in caves rather than on open beaches and by just generally staying away from humans if at all possible. There are three species of monk seal. The Mediterranean Monk Seal and the Hawaiian Monk Seal are both critically endangered. The Caribbean Monk Seal is extinct. The biggest problem that the Mediterranean and Hawaiian Monk Seals face is humans.
no but they are listed as critically endangered. there are only about 1,100 left in the world
Yes, monk seals are herbivores.
canniball monk seals
There Main Predators Are Sharks, Especailly Blue Sharks And Great White Sharks. Orcas Are Another Predator. The Only Other Predators Are Humans Because Mediterranean Monk Seals Are Critacally Endangered. Meaning They Are A VERY High Risk Of Extinction.
The Monk Seal is critically endangered.