Bearded Seal
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| Erignathus barbatus Erxleben, 1777 |
The bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) is a medium-sized seal that is found in and near to the Arctic Ocean. These seals range in colour from grey to yellow. Distinguishing features include square foreflippers and thick bristles on their muzzles.
Bearded seal on ice, Svalbard
kl:Ugssuk nl:Baardrob ru:Морской заяц sv:Storsäl
