Common or Harbour Seal (Phoca vitulina). In water, head profile, nostrils closed.

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Common or Harbour Seal (Phoca vitulina). In water, head held clear of water, nostrils closed. Showing 'snub-nosed muzzle with a dished, concave snout, nose to forehead. (Contrast Grey Seal, with convex or Roman nose forehead.)

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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