Grey seal
Scientific name: Halichoerus grypus
Have you ever seen the curious face of a grey seal bobbing in the waves when visiting the beach? Grey seals can be seen lying on beaches waiting for their food to go down. Sometimes they are accompanied by their white fluffy seal pups that look like balls of cotton wool!
Species information
Statistics
Length: up to 2.6m Weight: Males up to 300kg, females up to 200kg. Average Lifespan: 30-40 yearsConservation status
Protected in Britain under the Conservation of Seals Act 1970. Also protected under the Wildlife (Northern Ireland) Order 1985 and the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010.