Australian Fur Seal
The Australian Fur Seal, Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus is the largest of all the fur seals, weighing around 200 - 300kg. It has a broad head, pointed snout and long backward sweeping facial vibrissae (whiskers).
Australian fur seals primarily prey on fish, cephalopods, and some crustaceans.
Australian fur seal,
Brown fur seal,
South African fur seal
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South African/Australian Fur Seal, Arctocephalus pusillus - Family Otariidae
South American Fur Seal, Arctocephalus australis - Family Otariidae
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Elephant seals...Australian fur seals...Weddell Seals...
Crabeater seals
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Adult males generally have a relatively long pointed nose with a conspicuous black tip. Head is concave shape, which distinguishes it from the Australian Fur Seal which has a more triangular shaped head.
There are eight species of southern fur seals, all smaller than their northern relative. They include the Guadalupe fur seal of Baja California, the South African fur seal, the South American fur seal, and the Australian fur seal.
 See also: Fur Seal, Sea Lion, Shark, Bass, Whale
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