#monkseal

Hawaiian monk seal soaking up the golden sunset light on a sandy beach, with palm trees swaying gently in the background

Happy #SealWeek! What better way to celebrate than with a Hawaiian monk seal feature on #TwoTruthsTuesday. 🦭

Do you know which of these three statements isn't true about the Hawaiian monk seal?

1. The Hawaiian monk seal is one of the most endangered seal species in the world.

2. Hawaiian monk seals can hold their breath for up to 20 minutes and dive more than 1,800 feet.

3. Male Hawaiian monk seals are typically much larger than female Hawaiian monk seals, which makes them easy to distinguish.

Check out the Hawaiian monk seal on the #NationalMarineSanctuariesStamps!

It was a great philosopher who said “it ain't fiction, just a natural fact, we come together, cuz opposites attract.” -- @paulaabdul . “One of our favorite odd couples in nature are Hawaiian green sea turtles and Hawaiian monk seals. These very different species can often be seen sharing a beach together on the low-lying atolls of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Although they both face threats, they have a safe and protected home in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Photo description: A monk seal and a turtle on the beach at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge.”

Alonissos. Steni Vala

Is there anything better than napping on the beach with a friend?