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Seals

In Namibia, Lions Are Returning to Feed on the Skeleton Coast

As the predators hunt fur seals, a new geofencing project tries to keep people out of the way.

Ryan Truscott March 13, 2023

In Cape Cod's 'Sharky' Waters, Humans Learn to Coexist with an Apex Predator

New technology and changing habits may keep beachgoers safe as the local great white population grows.

Sarah Sax July 12, 2021

Isla de Lobos

This small island off the coast of Uruguay hosts the largest colony of sea lions and fur seals in the southern hemisphere.

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Bridgewater Seal Statue

This large granite seal outside a Massachusetts funeral home comes with a surprising dedication.

Baby Alaskan Fur Seals Are Thriving Atop a Bubbling Undersea Volcano

They don't seem to mind the eruptions of Bogoslof Island, as long as there's squid and smoothtongue to eat.

Sabrina Imbler October 4, 2019

Donna Nook, England

Gray Seals of Donna Nook

The adorable animals return to this nature reserve every fall to give birth to their pups.

Staten Island, New York

Swinburne Island

This abandoned artificial island off the coast of New York City is now home to dozens of harbor seals.

The Mysterious Phenomenon of Seals With Eels in Their Noses

The Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program found yet another pinniped with an unusual nasal inhabitant.

Sarah Laskow December 5, 2018

Seal Flipper Pie

A Newfoundland tradition that comes with history and controversy.

Haninge C, Sweden

Gålö Seal Training Station

This secret facility trained seals for the Swedish navy during the Second World War.

Carpinteria, California

Carpinteria Harbor Seal Preserve

Happy harbor seals frolic and snooze on this warm, sandy stretch of coast.

Found: A Bearded Seal Lounging on an Alaskan Airport Runway

This 450-pound dude decided to take a breather at the Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport.

Cara Giaimo October 25, 2017

San Simeon, California

Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery

This stretch of beach along California's central coast is a busy highway for the largest seal in the northern hemisphere.

Cape Cod Beach Closes Due To Seal Poop Overload

The beach failed two tests in a row.

Cara Giaimo August 29, 2016

A Cute Seal Is Living In an Inland British River

Youths keep throwing rocks at her.

Cara Giaimo July 20, 2016

No More Seal Selfies, Says NOAA

Enough is enough.

Cara Giaimo May 27, 2016

A Vicarious Freedive With Seals in the Atlantic Ocean

Follow a diver during his swim with seals off the coast of Cape Town.

Urvija Banerji April 5, 2016