Mammal
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Size
1.6â2.3 mAbout the length of a family sofa
Weight
105â310 kgUp to the weight of two adult men
Lifespan
25â35 years
Rarity
Uncommon
M vs F
Males (bulls) are much larger and darker with a distinctive "Roman nose"; females (cows) are smaller, paler and more slender-snouted
Habitat
Rocky coastlines, islands, offshore reefs; pupping beaches in autumn
Best time
OctoberâDecember for dramatic pupping beaches; visible year-round at haul-out sites
Conservation
UK: Green
LC
💡 Did you know?
The UK holds over 40% of the world's Grey Seal population â more than anywhere else on Earth, including their large colonies on remote Scottish islands
Grey Seals can slow their heart rate from around 100 bpm to as low as 4 bpm during a deep dive â a reflex called the "diving response" that prioritises blood flow to the brain and heart
Often confused with
Common Seal (smaller
dog-like face
spots
found in sheltered estuaries)
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