Seals SJ L2 Aug 2016

What is New Zealand's most common seal?

• New Zealand sea lion

• Southern elephant seal

• New Zealand fur seal

• Leopard seal

How does a mother seal find each of her pups?

• She uses her own special bark

• She uses her own special cry

• She screams for them

• She doesn't, she leaves them after birth

When did the first European sealers arrive in New Zealand?

• 1892

• 1792

• 1782

• 1882

How many seals were killed by European sealers?

• Tens of thousands

• Thousands

• Hundreds of thousands

• Millions

What is a rookery?

• A place where the females relax

• A quiet, peaceful place

• A place where the bulls come to fight

• A noisy, busy place

Seals are found in every ocean

• True

• False

How many powerful flippers do seals have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How often do female seals (cows) come out of sea to give birth?

• Once every 6 months

• Once a year

• Once a month

• Once every 2 years

How do male seals (bulls) defend their territory?

• Biting and scratching

• Snorting, grunting, and roaring

• Arm wrestling

• Squealing and barking

If you see a seal, you should...

• Never touch them

• Stay a safe distance away

• Keep dogs away

• All of them!