Hook-nosed Seapig
The scientific name of the Grey Seal is Halichoerus grypus.
The title of this post may tell you what the translation of that into English is.
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Hook-nosed Seapigs The scientific name of the Grey Seal is Halichoerus grypus. It means Hook-nosed Seapig. Everyone needs a rest after eating.… read more