Species in the genus Arctocephalus Results 1 - 4
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Guadalupe fur seal (Arctocephalus townsendi)
The Guadalupe fur seal was once considered extinct, after being decimated by poaching for its dense, luxurious underfur. Remarkabl...  More
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Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis)
The scientific name of this marine mammal, Arctocephalus, comes from Greek words that mean ‘bear headed’, and with its short, poin...  More
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New Zealand fur seal (Arctocephalus forsteri)
The New Zealand fur seal has been recorded diving deeper and for longer than any other species of fur seal. Fur seals, along with ...  More

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