Grey Seal vs Southern Elephant Seal
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Grey Seal
2.3 m
Human
1.75 m
Southern Elephant Seal
6 m
| Grey Seal | Southern Elephant Seal | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 100–300 kg | 400–2200 kg |
| Length | 1.6–2.3 m | 2.6–6 m |
| Top Speed | 27 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 25–35 yrs | 9–22 yrs |
| Gestation | 240 days | 335 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Piscivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Migratory |
| Habitat | Coast, Ocean, Rocky Cliffs | Coast, Ocean |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe | – |
| Family | Phocidae | Phocidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |