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New Zealand fur seal

Альтернативные названия: Arctocephalus forsteri, Australasian fur seal, South Australian fur seal, Antipodean fur seal, long-nosed fur seal

This fur seal's habitat comprises the Western and Southern coasts of Australia and its offshore islands, as well as New Zealand's both islands. Females reach an average length of 1.5 meters and an average weight between 30 and 50 kilograms, while males can be 2 meters long and weigh 126 kilograms on average.
Their external ears and hind flippers that rotate forward distinguish them from other seals.
They have two layers of fur, with grey-brown on their back and a lighter colour on their belly. Their nose is pointy and they have pale whiskers.

Часто встречается в North Avoca