Crabeater Seal | Animalz

Crabeater SealThis seal is widespread in pack ice around Antarctica. It feeds mainly on krill; despite its name, crabs are not its principal food.What does it look like?It has a slender body and a long snout. Its fur ranges from dark brown to blonde and becomes lighter in summer. Projections on its teeth help sieve krill from the water.How does it live?This seal is widespread in pack ice around Antarctica. It feeds mainly on krill; despite its name, crabs are not its principal food.It feeds mainly on krill in Antarctic pack ice. Fine projections on its teeth help filter this food from the water.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.