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A torpedo with whiskers that eats like it is auditioning for a horror movie.
means A large seal (Halichoerus grypus) found in the North Atlantic, known for its long 'horse-like' snout and its habit of ripping into prey — including, occasionally, other seals — with unsettling enthusiasm.
from The genus name Halichoerus is built from Greek hals ('sea') and khoiros ('pig'), giving 'sea pig' — a nod to its bulk and snorting grunt. The species name grypus means 'hook-nosed,' describing the males' distinctively curved, Roman-nosed profile. 'Gray' simply describes the common coat color, though individuals range from silvery to near-black, spotted like a leopard that lost a bet.
- skull shape
- roman nose instead of a dog-like muzzle
- dining style
- some strip prey skin like a banana peel
- diving skill
- can hold breath over 20 minutes
- mating system
- males guard beach harems, not actual burrows