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Why are crabeater seals called crabeater if they do not eat crabs?
Crabeater seals are called crabeater seals because of the way their teeth look.
Do crabeater seals hibernate?
No because it migrates!
What seals eat squid?
some antarctic seals eat squid but the crabeater seal does not
What do crabeater seals look like?
Crabeater seals are large seals. They are a light color. Young ones have brown markings. They are chubby on the top portion of their body, and then become slender on the bottom half. They have sweet faces.
When do crabeater seals mate?
They mate from early September to late November.
Do leopard seals prey on other seals?
Yes! they prey on young Antarctic Fur seals, Crabeater Seals, Ross Seals And Weddell Seals
Wha animals live in the Antarctica?
Penguins (emperor and adelie) seals (leopard seals; antarctic fur seals; crabeater seals; ross seals and weddell seals) whales(orcas(killer whales))
Which term best describes the relationship between Adélie penguins and crabeater seals?
The answer is predation!
What is a Leopard Seals percentage of diet?
A Leopard Seals percentage of diet is: Krill (47%), Other Seals (31%), young Crabeater Seals and penguins (11%), and fish and cephalopods (11%)
What is the relationship between the leopard seals and crabeater seals?
Leopard seals and crabeater seals are both members of the family Phocidae, commonly known as true seals, and are found in the Antarctic region. While they share similar habitats and dietary habits, crabeater seals primarily feed on krill, whereas leopard seals are apex predators that prey on a variety of marine animals, including seals, penguins, and fish. Their differing diets and behaviors create a competitive dynamic in their shared ecosystem, but they do not directly compete for food due to their specific dietary preferences. Despite these differences, both species play vital roles in the Antarctic marine ecosystem.
What are three types of seals found in Antarctica?
leopard seal, crabeater seal, elephant seal - live in the Antartica.
How would a decrease in the number of krill affect the number of crabeater seals?
Thay would die out as they have nothing to eat
