fur seal

noun

any of several eared seals, as Callorhinus alascanus, having a plush underfur used in making coats, trimmings, etc.

fur seal

noun

any of various eared seals, esp of the genus Arctocephalus , that have a fine dense underfur and are hunted as a source of sealskin

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fur seal¹

First recorded in 1765–75

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Domoic acid has been found in blue and humpback whales, as well as Guadalupe fur seals, which is a threatened species.

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A similar outbreak was recorded last summer affecting more than 70 sea lions, as well as two dolphins and two fur seals along the coast in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

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A similar outbreak was recorded last summer among more than 70 sea lions, as well as two dolphins and two fur seals along the coast in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

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Due to its unusual climate, the island is rich in biodiversity, serving as a breeding site for southern elephant and sub- Antarctic fur seals.

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The territory is home to precious colonies of King Emperor penguins and millions of elephant and fur seals.

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furry fandom Fur Seal Islands

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