Mammals

Seals and other Pinnipeds

The Pinnipedia contains three families in North America: Otariidae (Sea Lions and Fur Seals), Phocidae (Hair Seals), and Odobenidae (Walrus).

Jaap's Marine Mammal Pages. Jaap van der Toorn. A great site on marine mammals of all types including the pinnipeds. This site contains photographs and extensive information about several of the North American species of the Pinnipedia including biology, distribution, reproduction, and bibliographies. This site uses frames although you can disable them.

Animal Diversity Web. University of Michigan, Museum of Natural History. Photographs and information on the Seal Lion and the California Seal Lion.

Pinnipeds. Marine Mammal Center. A wonderful introduction to the pinnipeds of North American with pictures and information on seals, sea lions, and the walrus. Also learn about their conservation. You'll also find an extensive set or links to marine mammals in general.

NOAA Fisheries. Office of Protected Resources. An introduction to the biology and ecology of the pinnipeds of North America.

Seal Conservation Society. Information on the biology and conservation of seals from around the world.