Weddell Seal
Leptonychotes Weddellii
Description
Habitat
Diet
Breeding
Females which are six years and over give birth in the month of October only to one pup each year . When pups are born the weigh between 25-30 Kilograms and by six weeks weigh 110-140 Kilograms.
The pups are feed rick/thick milk and at 3 years of age the reach their "maturity'' age.
Threats
Status
Fun Facts
- The Weddell Seal Can Dive Up To 720m deep
- The Weddell Seal Can Stay Under water for up to 45 minutes
- Named after the British explorer (Antarctic) Captain Sir James Cook
- Most of the time the are infested by worms
Bibliography
http://www.antarctica.gov.au/about-antarctica/wildlife/animals/seals-and-sea-lions/weddell-seals
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/weddell-seal/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lAjBaNE6ffI
http://www.theanimalfiles.com/mammals/seals_sea_lions/weddell_seal.html