Grey seal

The grey seal is a hefty, hook-nosed marine mammal that lives along both sides of the North Atlantic. Unlike eared seals, it has no external ears, just sleek flippers perfect for gliding through water. Its big, rounded head gives it the nickname 'horsehead seal.'

• Its scientific name means 'hook-nosed sea pig' in Latin.
• Belongs to the earless seal family, with no visible outer ears.
• Found along the coasts of the North Atlantic Ocean.