fur seal

American

noun

any of several eared seals, as Callorhinus alascanus, having a plush underfur used in making coats, trimmings, etc.

fur seal British

noun

any of various eared seals, esp of the genus Arctocephalus , that have a fine dense underfur and are hunted as a source of sealskin

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Etymology

Origin of fur seal

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

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In a recent expedition to Antarctica, new cases were discovered in Antarctic cormorants, kelp gulls, Adelie and gentoo penguins, and Antarctic fur seals, Neira told AFP.

From Barron's

They examined the remains of gentoo penguins, Adélie penguins, and Antarctic fur seals, but H5N1 was not identified as the cause in those species.

From Science Daily

Domoic acid has been found in blue and humpback whales, as well as Guadalupe fur seals, which is a threatened species.

From Los Angeles Times

A similar outbreak was recorded last summer affecting more than 70 sea lions, as well as two dolphins and two fur seals along the coast in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

From Los Angeles Times

A similar outbreak was recorded last summer among more than 70 sea lions, as well as two dolphins and two fur seals along the coast in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

From Los Angeles Times

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