Only few Hawaiian monk seals (Monachus schauinslandi) live in the Midway Atoll. The animals are exceptionally sensitive to environment influences of any kind and from the extinction threatens. (00006879)
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Description: The Hawaiian monk seal, also known as Monachus schauinslandi, is a fascinating creature. Often referred to as a 'living fossil,' this species appears as a myth. Approximately 60 Hawaiian monk seals inhabit the remote Midway Atoll. These animals, reaching lengths of up to two meters and weights of 200-300 kilograms, feed on a variety of marine life. They are highly sensitive to human influences and are on the brink of extinction. Learn more about the history and habitat of this intriguing species of seal.
Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA
Date of Capture: 19.07.2001