Replica Ribbon Seal Baculum Fox feeding on fish and crustaceans

feeding on fish and crustaceans

This diurnal species hunts in the early morning and late afternoon to avoid the African heat

Now protected

This species feeds on various crustaceans

Origin: New Zealand

Replica Ribbon Seal Baculum Fox feeding on fish and crustaceansThis rare pelagic seal occurs throughout the Bearing Sea. Ribbon seals spend much of their lives away from shore, resting and birthing on pack ice. Although the ribbon seal moves fairly fast on land, their solitary lifestyle off sets any natural fear of humans, making them easy prey. In the 1960's, ribbon seal populations declined due to commercial over harvesting. With the introduction of management programs, ribbon seal populations are increasing