A Hawaiian Monk Seal in its Natural Habitat on Midway Island (00006868)
Description: The Hawaiian monk seal, also known as Monachus schauinslandi, is a fascinating species that inhabits the waters around Midway Island. With only about 60 individual animals left, these seals are critically endangered. Learn more about their behavior, diet, and unique habitat in this comprehensive description.
Location: Hawaiian Islands, Midway, USA
Date of Capture: 19.07.2001