Halichoerus is a monotypic genus of true seal, family Phocidae, containing the single species the grey seal, found on both shores of the North Atlantic Ocean. Its name translates from Latin as hook-nosed sea pig, and it is also known as the horsehead seal for its large head.
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1. Wikipedia: Grey seal
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