fókáknál

Fókáknál is the Hungarian word for seals. Seals are semi-aquatic marine mammals belonging to the order Carnivora and the suborder Pinnipedia. They are characterized by their streamlined bodies, flippers, and their ability to live both in water and on land. There are 33 different species of seals worldwide, divided into two families: true seals (Phocidae) and eared seals (Otariidae), which include sea lions and fur seals. True seals lack external ear flaps and move on land by wriggling their bodies, while eared seals have visible ear flaps and can "walk" on land using their flippers.

Seals are found in oceans around the globe, from polar regions to tropical waters. They are an important part of marine ecosystems, preying on fish, squid, and crustaceans, and in turn, are preyed upon by larger predators such as killer whales and sharks. Their diet varies depending on the species and their habitat. Seals have a thick layer of blubber for insulation in cold waters and a specialized circulatory system that allows them to dive for extended periods.

Reproduction in seals typically occurs on land or ice. Females give birth to a single pup, which nurses on rich milk for a period before becoming independent. Many seal populations have faced threats from hunting, habitat loss, and climate change, leading to conservation efforts to protect these fascinating animals.