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Ningen (Seal-Type)

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Ningen (Seal-Type)

Names: Human-Faced Seal, S-Type Ningen


Habitat: Antarctic Peninsula


Size: up to 5.1 feet long; up to 370 lbs


Diet: carnivorous (coastal/aquatic animals); eats algae/fungus in summer


Reproduction: oviparous; polygamous


Society: forms herds of up to 20


Lifespan: up to 25 years


A semi-aquatic animal, the S-Type Ningen is an egg-laying creature described to have the body of a seal and the behavior of a penguin.    Wrapped in thick layers of blubber and water-wicking fur, it can withstand even the harsh Antarctic winters, remaining in the area instead of migrating elsewhere. While they may be found on land and ice, they are at their best in the water—dextrous swimmers, they are excellent hunters. Unable to breathe underwater, they snort water from two nostrils found on the forehead; like a dolphin's blowhole, their nose is more often seen peeking from the water than their bodies fully surfacing. 


During the day, this Ningen curls up and settles among the rocks; its coloration changes throughout the year, ensuring it has excellent camouflage. At night, it wakes and…

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