Hawaiian monk seal, Caribbean monk seal. Sea lions belong to the family Otariidae. This family includes: Arctocephalinae (fur seals): brown fur seal, Antarctic fur seal, Guadalupe fur seal ...

Historically, pinnipeds, notably those sought for their fur, were heavily targeted by hunters, leading to the extinction of some species such as the Caribbean Monk seal. Presently, climate change ...

They are believed to be the predecessors of the modern-day elephants. The Caribbean Monk Seal, which is also known as the West Indian seal or sea wolf, was a seal species native to the Caribbean seal ...

The waters around the U.S. are home to threatened species who need conservation policies to save them from extinction. They won’t get that for the next four years.

Sighting a seal in Sardinia is rare, but not impossible: these are specimens of the Mediterranean monk seal, an endangered species that once populated the coasts of the island in large numbers.

Wildlife, such as honu (Hawaiian green sea turtles), monk seals and native birds, can be spotted. Visitors can enjoy relaxing on the beach, swimming in the ocean, exploring tide pools, fishing ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: It's common to see Hawaiian monk seals sleeping and sunning themselves in the sand; do not be alarmed, they are perfectly OK. Be sure to stay 100 feet away from these ...

This evening and tonight will remain largely dry with mainly clear skies. There will be a few patches of cloud towards the west, however, these bringing a risk of a few isolated showers. Wednesday ...