Pinnipeds - Crabeater Seals (Lobodon carcinophagus)
Crabeater seals inhabit the pack ice zone surrounding Antarctica. On rare occasions they may be found on the South African coasts, South American coasts, Australian and New Zealand coasts, and the islands that surround Antarctica. Crabeater seals will weigh up to 500 pounds with the female being larger. They will reach 7 feet in length. At the end of summer they are almost white. NMML's Antarctic Ecosystem Program was responsible for research on Antarctic phocids in previous research years.
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