Brown Fur Seal Facts, Pictures: Complete Species Guide
The brown fur seal, also known as the Afro-Australian Fur Seal, is a marine mammal found along the coasts of southern Africa and Australia. It is the largest and most robust fur seal species.
Brown fur seals have a thick layer of brown fur and a strong, streamlined body adapted for swimming. They feed primarily on fish, squid, and crustaceans, diving deep to hunt.
These marine mammals live in large colonies and are known for their loud, social behavior. Despite past threats from hunting, their populations have largely recovered due to protection.
Read on to discover more about the brown fur seal…
