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HAWAIIAN MONK SEALS

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Hawaiian monk seals' scientific name is monachus schauinslandi and the hawaiians call them 'llio-holo-i ka-uaua (dog that runs in rough watres). have only about 1,200 of them left. They are only found in waters off the Hawaiian Islands. They can dive up to 600 feet underwater and hold their breath for as long as 20 minutes straight.=====

The Hawaiian monk seal has a gray coat in which depending on the weather, changes to brown. Juvenile monk seals are silver with smooth white stomachs, chests and throats. Pups are black and woolly bare clads in a black natal fur. A number of seals have scars from shark attacks or injuries from fishing gear. Adult males weigh up to 300 to 400 pounds and 7 feet in lenght, while females weigh up to 400 to 600 pounds and 8 feet long. Pups are 30 to 40 pounds at birth and 40 inches long. They usually live up to 25 to 30 years.

The Hawaiian Monk Seal lives underwater. It is only found in Hawaii. They are endangered. There are only about 1200 seals left. They are the prey of sharks. Most Hawaiian Monk Seals have cuts or scars caused by either shark bites or bait hooks. Fishers don't actually mean to get Hawaiian Monk Seals for the simple fact that it is illegal to capture, harass, hurt, or kill any Monk Seal.

Human cannot use Monk Seals in any way, shape, or form. As i said before it is illegal to hurt,kill,capture, or harass a Monk Seal, thereforemonk seals are to be left alone unless hurt.

The Hawaiian Monk Seal has been declared as Hawaii's mammal since June 11,2008. In 2006, twelve pups were born. In 2007, one pup was born and in 2008, five pups were born. That very year, 43 pups were sighted near the coast.

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