OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaHarp seals live in the icy cold ocean near the North Pole. They are super swimmers and spend most of their time in the water. Harp seals are some of the cutest animals in the Arctic!
Baby harp seals are born with soft, fluffy white fur. They are so cute and round! As they grow up, their fur turns gray with a dark pattern on their back that looks like a harp.
Harp seals eat fish and other small sea creatures. They are great divers and can swim deep underwater to catch food. Harp seals can hold their breath for a long time when they dive.
- Harp seals like to rest on big chunks of floating ice.
- Baby harp seals gain weight very fast because their mom’s milk is so rich and creamy.
- Harp seals can swim thousands of miles every year as they travel to find food!
