bearded seal

noun

: a large arctic hair seal (Erignathus barbatus) with a tuft of long whiskers on each side of the muzzle

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Alternatively, opt for the wildlife experience offered by Beaufort Sea Adventures, kayaking alongside bearded seals while immersing yourself in the rich culture of the Inuvialuit people along the shores. —

Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2023 In the study, the team used computer tomography to create 3D models of the nasal cavities of two seal species–the Arctic bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) and the Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus). —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Dec. 2023 According to the model, Arctic bearded seals are more efficient at retaining heat and water exchange in both Arctic and subtropical temperatures. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Dec. 2023 In 2019, Kotzebue saw extremely diminishing sea ice and the earliest breakup on the satellite record, which allowed bearded seal hunters on the Kotzebue Sound to start hunting earlier that year, Hauser said. —

Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for bearded seal