Montenegro - 2025 Nature Protection Mediterranean Monk Seal (MNH)
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2025 Nature Protection Mediterranean Monk Seal
Mediterranean monk seals are pinniped mammals, from the family of true seals (Phocidae). They are the sole representative of the genus Monachus.
On average, individuals reach lengths of up to 2.4 metres. Their bodies are covered in short, dark fur, which in males is typically black, and in females is brown to dark-grey, with a lighter patch on the belly.
These seals predominantly inhabit shallow coastal waters. However, since the 20th century, most likely due to human activity, they have completely changed their habitat, retreating into inaccessible sea caves.