Seals are the sleekest and most agile of all marine mammals, and
they are superbly adapted to the watery world in which they spend
most of their time. With their whiskery dog-like faces, curious
nature and vulnerable pups, they are enduringly appealing animals.
Although air-breathing, seals are superbly tuned to hunt, sleep,
mate and keep warm while out at sea, but they remain inextricably
linked to land. In Spotlight Seals, Frances Dipper explores the
intricate lives of the UK's native Grey and Common Seals and their
amazing physical and behavioural adaptations to a life split
between land and sea. She reveals the complex physiology that
allows seals to dive deep and for long periods without coming to
any harm. Once exploited for their meat and skins, seals now have
protection around the British Isles. Their numbers are increasing,
but they still face the danger of plastic litter in their
environment. Dipper also explores age-old legends, interactions
between humans and seals, and the best places to watch them in the
UK. The Spotlight series introduces readers to the lives and
behaviour of our favourite animals with eye-catching colour
photographs and informative expert text.
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