saddleback seal

Questions

What does saddleback seal mean?

Synonym of harp seal (“Pagophilus groenlandicus, a marine mammal”).

Where does saddleback seal come from?

From saddle + back + seal. From having a harp-like-shaped part of its back outlined in black, that looks like a location to place a saddle.

How to pronounce saddleback seal

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