WorksheetsSeal Species Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is another name for Halichoerus grypus (literally "hook-nosed sea pig")?
Harbour seal
manatee
grey seal
sea lion
What are the two main species of seals found in UK waters?
Grey seal and Harbour seal
Monk seal and Fur seal
Elephant seal and Leopard seal
Ringed seal and Bearded seal
What percentage of the world’s grey seal population is found in the UK?
10%
20%
40%
50%
Where is one of the largest grey seal breeding colonies in the UK located?
Norfolk Coast
Farne Islands
Orkney Islands
Isle of Wight
What is the average lifespan of a grey seal in the wild?
10-15 years
20-25 years
30-35 years
40-45 years
Which physical feature helps distinguish grey seals from harbour seals?
Spotted fur pattern
Larger size and long, sloping nose
Whisker shape
Webbed feet
What time of year do grey seals typically give birth in the UK?
Spring
Summer
Autumn and early winter
Late winter
What is a young seal called?
Cub
Pup
Calf
Kit
What is the main diet of seals in UK waters?
Plankton
Seaweed
Fish and squid
Crustaceans
What seal species are these two pups?
Left: grey seal
Right: ringed seal
Left: fur seal
Right: sea lion
Left: harbour seal
Right: common seal
Left: grey seal
Right: common seal
