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examples of marine mammals [1]click to hear

Marine mammals: many actively hunted species (more than 110 out of 116) are protected or are subject to hunting restrictions.
examples of marine mammals [1] seal sea lion porpoise dolphin

seal click to hear

Short-haired amphibious marine mammal lacking external ear flaps that moves about on land by dragging its body; it is hunted for its meat, blubber and fur.

sea lion click to hear

Amphibious marine mammal with external ear flaps that moves about on land with the help of its four limbs; it is hunted mainly for its fur.

porpoise click to hear

Mammal found in cold and temperate waters whose flesh is highly prized; it is a protected species.

dolphin click to hear

Mammal of warm and temperate waters famed for its intelligence; it is a swift swimmer (about 28 mph).