Grey Seal
About Grey Seal
The grey seal is found on both shores of the North Atlantic Ocean. It is a large seal of the family Phocidae which are commonly referred to as "true seals" or "earless seals". It is the only species classified in the genus Halichoerus.
Dolphins, whales and seals not protected by UK government, report finds
... The UK s Grey Seal population is not included in the section of the Wildlife and Countryside Act, which bans the intentional killing, injuring or taking of species, and stops their possession or trade...
Bridlington: Rescuers search for entangled seal pup spotted by drone
... " She said it is unclear whether rising Grey Seal numbers - known for being inquisitive mammals and and prone to getting caught up in objects they explore - or a possible increase in line discardment is responsible...
Seal emerges from Thames and surprises Teddington lifeboat crew
... The RNLI said it encountered a " special guest" when the Grey Seal played outside its station in Teddington Lock in south-west London on Friday...
Great Yarmouth seal pup found heading towards traffic
... The four to five-week-old Grey Seal pup was found on a path close to the pier off North Drive in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, on Wednesday night...
Wildlife's winners and losers of 2021 - and how extreme weather set the tone
... Here s a selection of the National Trust s run down of winners and losers on the 250,000 hectares of countryside, 780 miles of coastline and 500 historic properties, gardens and nature reserves it looks after: WinnersThe Grey Seal colonies cared for by the National Trust are expecting another increase in pup numbers thanks to a lack of predators and plentiful food...
