Pinnipeds (Pinnipedia)
Pinnipeds, also known as "fin-footed" mammals, include seals, sea lions, and walruses. They have streamlined bodies, flippers for swimming, and dense fur or blubber for insulation. They range in size from the small, 30-pound common seal to the large, 2-ton walrus. Pinnipeds are found in oceans and coastal regions throughout the world, with different species inhabiting different regions. Some species, such as the gray seal, live in colder Arctic waters, while others, such as the California sea lion, live in warmer regions.
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