Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Sea lion and fur seal this looks to be a new zealand sea lion pup but it can often be hard to tell fast facts. Almost all i ever wanted to know about seals and walruses, at least their biology. The pinnipeds provide a variety of clues to those interested in the vocal learning capabilities of nonhuman animals. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The fun and festivities are captured in this book, with fullcolor illustrations and simple easytograsp text. All about seals, sea lions and walruses sea world book resnick, jane parker on. Some species can dive much deeper and remain underwater for over an hour. Home 20 questions seals and sea lions do you know seals and sea lions. Objectives after completing the seaworld seals, sea lions, and walruses unit, the student will be able to 1. Seals and sea lions monterey bay aquarium natural history series by david george gordon. Observational and experimental studies of seals, sea lions, and walruses reveal elements of vocal development, contextual control, plasticity in expression and learning, and even imitation of complex sounds. Millions of years ago, the ancestors of pinnipeds lived on land. Theres the walrus, which is the only living member of the odobenidae family.
Missing link ancestor of modern sea lions, seals and. The group of other sea lions in the background appear to be gathered around an iceberg. Seals, sea lions, and walruses first book library binding june 1, 1991 by victoria sherrow author visit amazons victoria sherrow page. Tony hisgett seals come in a variety of sizes, if not shapes. Seals, sea lions, and walrus alaska nature and science. This group includes seals, sea lions and walruses animals that live in the ocean but are able to come on land for long periods of time. Ever since creative introduced the awardwinning zoobooks series young readers have had the unique opportunity to enter the. Flippered and charismatic, pinnipeds which includes seals, sea lions, and walruses are true personalities of the sea. Dec, 1989 for a book of this type, its remarkably readable.
Walruses are found in the arctic where there is shallow water foraging areas and thick enough ice to support their heavy weights. Seals and sea lions fur seals differ in a number of ways, but here are four that are. Our goal is to integrate science, mathematics, art, geography, and language. Like whales, manatees, and sea otters, they are marine mammals, meaning millions of years ago their ancestors evolved from a life on land to a life at sea. Seals, walruses, whales, otters, and others rely on the back end of their bodies their tailto produce thrust. Kids will have fun recording what theyve learned as they make this cute printable animal craft. The national museum of natural history receives numerous requests for information on seals, sea lions, and walruses. Seals, sea lions, and walruses by marianne riedman. The earless or true seals lack external ears altogether. Focuses on the traits and behaviors that make each animal order unique.
The word pinniped means wingfooted, and it refers to the flipperlike limbs of these animals. Stephen savage describes the physical attributes, behavior, and habitat of true seals, eared seals, and walrus species within the order pinniped. They will also read about the habitats, food sources, and. The word pinniped means fin or flipperfooted and refers to the marine mammals that have front and rear flippers. Seals, sea lions, fur seals, and walruses make up a group of sea mammals called pinnipeds. There is one convincing case of vocal imitation by a harbor seal following early auditory exposure. Traditional animal foods of indigenous peoples of northern. Seals, sea lions, and walruses pinnipeds dk find out. The easiest way to tell the difference between a seal and a sea lion is to compare their. They will also read about the habitats, food sources, and threats to this appealing group of animals called pinnipeds. Discusses the adaptation, evolution, classification, distribution, ecology. Seals, sea lions, and walruses informational nonfiction 904 words, level p grade 2, lexile 620l. Seals, sea lions, and walruses by marianne riedman sea mammals of the world. There are 33 species of pinnipeds alive today, most of which are known as seals.
These were probably weasel or bearlike animals that spent more and more time in the ocean and eventually adapted to this marine environment. All about the california sea lions further reading. Discusses the adaptation, evolution, classification, distribution, eco. The seals, sea lions, and walruses teachers guide for grades k3 was developed at seaworld to help you teach your studentsin an active, handson wayabout pinnipeds and the ecology of the ocean. Seals, sea lions, and walrus alaska nature and science u. Where to see seals, sea lions and walruses on tour g. All three of these are classed as pinnipeds latin for. Abstract this chapter offers essential drug information of seals, sea lions, and walruses in an easy. Where to see seals, sea lions and walruses on tour g adventures. In this fascinating and engaging book, students will learn the distinguishing characteristics of seals, sea lions, and walruses.
Seals, sea lions, and walruses belong to a group of animals called pinnipeds. Seals true seals or earless seals have no external ear flaps. All about the california sea lions further reading seaworld. Missing link ancestor of modern sea lions, seals and walrus by katherine harmon on april 22, 2009 its long been assumed that marine mammals in the pinniped group seals, sea lions and. In this fascinating and engaging book, students will learn. Dorothy hinshaw patent discusses the characteristics and habits of those animals who can live both on land and in water. Search for more articles by this author pdf add to favorites. Fur seals have dense fur and a thick layer of blubber, or fat, under the skin. The walrus odobenus rosmarus is the only member of its family and is most closely related to other pinnipeds, like seals and sea lions. Oct 01, 2014 pinnipeds seals, sea lions, and walruses are productive models for studies of vocal learning.
They have a streamlined body and they can all dive to depths of at least 330ft 100m. University of california press, jan 1, 1990 science 439 pages. Plasticity in sound production is related to specializations for diving and foraging. Seals, sea lions, and walruses seals, sea lions, and walruses seals, sea lions, and walruses seals, sea lions, and walruses. A complete guide to whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions and sea cows by randall r. All about seals, sea lions and walruses insureandgo.
Discusses the adaptation, evolution, classification, distribution, ecology, behavior, communication, and learning of seals, sea lions and walruses. By stopping in kaikoura, a coastal town on the south island, you can answer why not both. Reviewed by michael mcgowen, smithsonian institution, and stephen gaughran, yale university. It provides dosing amounts for all important drugs, including antimicrobials. Marianne riedman author visit amazons marianne riedman page. Seals, sea lions and walruses the marine mammal center. Informational nonfiction, 904 words, level p grade 2, lexile 620l. You have to get very close to see the tiny holes on the sides of a seal s sleek head.
Like sea lions and walruses, fur seals use their front flippers to sit up straight and can turn forward their back flippers. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. But seals furry, generally stubby front feet thinly webbed flippers, actually, with a claw on each small toe seem petite in comparison to the mostly skincovered, elongated fore flippers that sea lions possess. Seals, sea lions, and walruses paperback june 25, 1991. Seals, sea lions, and walruses reprinted ed by riedman isbn. We acknowledge that there are also numerous nonacademic books and websites on pinnipeds and touristicrecreational activities. Seals, sea lions, and walruses by melissa stewart scholastic. In this seal, sea lion, and walrus lesson your kindergartners, grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, and grade 8 student will learn what these water dwelling animals have, live, and eat. It left me desperate to hear the mating song of a walrus, which ends, apparently, with the sound of a gong. The fun and festivities are captured in this book, with full.
Informational nonfiction 904 words, level p grade 2, lexile 620l. The seals, sea lions, and walruses teachers guide for grades 48 was developed at seaworld to help you teach your studentsin an active, handson wayabout pinnipeds and the ecology of the ocean. Two female california sea lions relax on the rocks at the sea lion pool at the national zoo, 1977. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Fourth, while both species spend time both in and out of the water, seals are better adapted to live in the water than on land. Inspire a love of reading with amazon book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with amazon book box, a subscription that delivers new books. This means that they can walk, and even run in a clumsy way, on dry land. Reeves, et al seals and sea lions monterey bay aquarium natural history series by david george gordon seals and sea lions of the world by nigel bonner. Both seals and sea lions, together with the walrus, are pinnipeds, which means fin footed in latin. Test your zoobooks smarts by answering 20 questions about seals and sea lions. To write a comprehensive book that encompasses, among other things, the structure, habits, evolution and classification of a mammalian order is a rather. Apparently, an adult california sea lion weighing 440 pounds and measu. Stephen savage describes the physical attributes, behavior, and habitat of true seals, eared seals, and walrus.
Includes index j126,218 compares and constrasts the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of seals, sea lions, and walruses. Seals, sea lions, and walruses paperback june 25, 1991 by marianne riedman author visit amazons marianne riedman page. In alaska we have a number of seal species including harbor seals, bearded seals, ribbon seals, ringed seals, and spotted seals. Observational and experimental studies of seals, sea lions, and walruses reveal elements of vocal development, contextual control, plasticity in expression and learning, and even imi. Vocal learning in seals, sea lions, and walruses sciencedirect. A comprehensive account of the pinnipeds the seals, sea lions and walruses that reveals their ecology, biology and reproduction, and gives. Seals, sea lions, and walruses informational nonfiction, 904 words, level p grade 2, lexile 620l in this fascinating and engaging book, students will learn the distinguishing characteristics of seals, sea lions, and walruses. All about seals, sea lions and walruses sea world book.
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