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Frequently asked questions about Fur Seals
Where can you see the Fur Seals?
The Fur Seals can be seen at 8 dive destinations in South Africa, Australia, Ecuador, and Mexico. The best spots include Cape Town (South Africa), Phillip Island (Australia), False Bay (South Africa), Galapagos Islands (Ecuador), and Gordon Rocks (Ecuador).
What is the best time to see the Fur Seals?
The Fur Seals is most often seen at Punta Vicente Roca from July to October.
Can you see the Fur Seals all year round?
Yes. At Cape Town, Phillip Island, False Bay, and Galapagos Islands, the Fur Seals is seen all year round.
Where can you see the Fur Seals in South Africa?
In South Africa, you can see the Fur Seals at Cape Town and False Bay.
Where can you see the Fur Seals in Australia?
In Australia, you can see the Fur Seals at Phillip Island.
Where can you see the Fur Seals in Ecuador?
In Ecuador, you can see the Fur Seals at Galapagos Islands, Gordon Rocks, Kicker Rock, and Punta Vicente Roca.
How big does the Fur Seals get?
The Fur Seals can reach up to 2.5 m in length and 360 kg in weight.
What habitat does the Fur Seals live in?
The Fur Seals is found in these habitats: seabed, coastal zone, and open water.
How deep does the Fur Seals live?
The Fur Seals lives down to 380 m.
What does the Fur Seals eat?
Feeds on other animals, from fish to crustaceans or molluscs depending on the species.
When is the Fur Seals most active?
Its rhythm shifts with the season, the tide or the region, so the same species may be active by day in one place and by night in another.
How long does the Fur Seals live?
The Fur Seals lives 10 to 30 years.
What is the conservation status of the Fur Seals?
The Fur Seals is listed as Not Evaluated on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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