The New Zealand Fur Seal is found in the southern hemisphere and is known for its thick, dark fur.
These seals live in coastal areas and spend a lot of time in the water. They are very agile and can move quickly through the water to catch prey.
New Zealand Fur Seals have a wide variety of prey that they eat, including fish, squid, and crustaceans.
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Least Concern (LC)
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Fact 1
Contrary to their name, they can also be found in some parts of Australia.
Fact 2
The Māori name for the fur seal is “kekeno”, which means “look-arounds”.
Fact 3
They can be distinguished from sea lions by their pointy nose and smaller size.
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