Seals are marine mammals known for their playful nature and a wide range of vocalizations. Depending on the species, they produce sounds like barks, grunts, growls, and even melodic calls. These sounds serve various purposes, such as communication, attracting mates, or warning others of danger. Fun fact: Some seals, like the Weddell seal, can make haunting, almost sci-fi-like sounds underwater to communicate across long distances in the ocean. Credit unknown Please DM us for credit #animals #cut

A seal yapping is a quick, repeated vocal sound that can resemble short barks. Seals use this sound to communicate with each other, set boundaries, or show mild annoyance when another seal gets too close. It is one of several natural vocalisations they make. Seals can bark, grunt, growl, snort, and produce softer calls underwater. Each sound helps them express excitement, alertness, discomfort, or social signals within their group. Credit unknown Please DM us for credit #wildlife #wildanimals #a

Seals and sea lions may look similar at first glance, but these two pinniped species are distinctly different 🦭 From physical characteristics 👂 like ears and flippers, to how they behave in the wild 🌊 like socialization, and even how we care for these flipper-footed marine mammals at our hospital 🏥 you can dive into the many differences between seals and sea lions with our new guide 📔 Find out how you can tell the difference (and why fur seals aren't actually seals!) at https://bit.ly/3Tadd