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Weddell seal

The under-ice swimmer

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The story for kids

This is a Weddell seal. It swims under the ice and catches fish and squid. It uses its teeth to make a hole in the ice so it can breathe.

Facts

  • It can stay underwater for an hour without breathing.
  • It uses its teeth to open a hole in the ice so it can breathe.
  • It eats fish and squid.

Numbers

Length
~3 m
Weight
~450 kg
Food
Fish

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