Antarctic fur seals are member of the genus Arctocephalus. Recently, a proposal was made to reassign this species to … See more

The fur seal is a midsized pinniped with a relatively long neck and pointed muzzle compared with others in the family. The nose does not extend much past the mouth, the external ears are long, prominent, … See more

Antarctic fur seals are believed to be the most abundant species of fur seal. The largest congregation occurs on the island of South Georgia in the southern Atlantic Ocean, which holds approximately 95% of the global … See more

Antarctic fur seals are one of the better-studied Southern Ocean predators. However, the vast majority of information has been collected during summer breeding months. The breeding system of the Antarctic F… See more

Antarctic fur seals feed primarily on krill, fish, and squid. Birds are eaten occasionally outside the breeding season. Nursing mothers near South Georgia are dependent on krill during the breeding season, therefore the availabi… See more

South Georgia islands, which hold approximately 95% of the global population, had a total population in 1999/2000 between 4.5 and 6.2 million. The South Georgia population reached carrying capacity fai… See more

Historically the species were decimated by the sealing industry for its fur and its population was driven close to extinction by the 19th century. Since sealing operations ceased in the early 20th century, the species ha… See more