Two seals in water

Pinnipeds

All About Pinnipeds

Pinnipeds are a diverse group of carnivorous, flipper-footed mammals that live in aquatic environments.  The order Pinnipedia is comprised of walruses, seals, and sea lions.  Did you know that the largest pinniped is the elephant seal?  While walrus adult males can grow to be more than 2 tons (as much as a car), male elephant seals can weigh over 3 tons (even larger than a polar bear!).

Learn more about pinnipeds, including where they live, what they eat, and how we can help continue the conservation of these incredible animals.

Pinniped Resources