Main Characteristics

Northern Fur Seals have a body length up to 2.1 m (7 ft) and they weigh between 50 and 270 kgs (110 - 600 lbs).

Males are much larger than females and they are coloured dark grey or reddish brown. Females are coloured grey/brown and pups are black.

Habitat

Northern Fur Seals can be found throughout the north Pacific Ocean.

Diet

Northern Fur Seals feed on fish and squid.

Breeding

Northern Fur Seals have a gestation period of 11 - 12 months, which includes a 4 month period of delayed implantation, and they give birth to a single pup. The pup is weaned at 4 months old and they reach sexual maturity at 3 - 6 years of age.

Predators

The main predators of Northern Fur Seals are sharks, killer whales and steller sea lions.

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