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Grey Seal vs Weddell Seal

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Grey Seal

Grey Seal

Halichoerus grypus

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Weddell Seal

Weddell Seal

Leptonychotes weddellii

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Size

Grey Seal

Grey Seal

2.3 m

Human

1.75 m

Weddell Seal

Weddell Seal

3.5 m

Grey SealWeddell Seal
Weight100–300 kg400–600 kg
Length1.6–2.3 m2.5–3.5 m
Top Speed27 km/h25 km/h
Lifespan25–35 yrs20–30 yrs
Gestation240 days270 days
Offspring1–1 1–1
DietPiscivoreCarnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalCathemeral
MigrationPartial MigrantResident
HabitatCoast, Ocean, Rocky CliffsOcean, Coast, Tundra
RegionsNordics, EuropeAntarctica
FamilyPhocidaePhocidae
OrderCarnivoraCarnivora