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The Hawaiian monk seal is the only native Hawaiian seal and 1 of only 2 monk seal species. The other is the Mediterranean monk seal. The majority of these critters can be found among the Northwest Hawaiian Islands. But a smaller, yet growing population can be found along the primary […]

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This article was originally published on Critter Science.

The Mediterranean monk seal can be found in only a few remaining isolated locations in the Atlantic Ocean. They prefer open beaches and sea caves. Due to the fact that there are only an estimated 700 individuals remaining in the wild, to date, these earless seals are considered to be […]

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