Scientific classification: Seals are classified in the suborder Pinnipedia of the large mammalian order, Carnivora. The true seals make up the family Phocidae, and the harbor seal is classified as Phoca vitulina. Introduction Seals are large aquatic mammals distinguished by having all four legs full
Scientific classification: The walrus makes up the family Odobenidae of the suborder Pinnipedia of the order Carnivora. It is classified as Odobenus rosmarus. Some scientists recognize two subspecies: the Atlantic walrus, Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus, and the Pacific walrus, Odobenus rosmarus walrus s
Scientific classification: Otters belong to the family Mustelidae. The otter of Europe and Asia are classified as Lutra lutra. The North American otter is classified as Lutra canadensis. Introduction Otters are aquatic carnivore found worldwide except in Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica. In th
Scientific classification: Manatees make up the family Trichechidae in the order Sirenia. The Amazonian manatee is classified as Trichechus inunguis. Introduction Manatee is familiar apellation for each of three species of a large water mammal, popularly known as a sea cow because it grazes on marin
Scientific classification: The blue whale belongs to the family Balaenopteridae of the suborder Mysticeti, order Cetacea. It is classified as Balaenoptera musculus. Introduction Blue Whales are the largest of the whale family, and the largest living creature on Earth, exceeding 30 m (100 ft) in leng
Introduction Dolphins are fast-swimming aquatic mammal, belonging to the order Cetacea, including whales and porpoises. Dolphins are very powerful swimmers and are equally found in seas throughout the world, are dolphins mammals. Some Dolphines inhabit freshwater rivers and lakes.The characterizin