1. The Hawaiian Monk Seal By Landon K.

2. Hawaiian Monk Seal It’s called a Monk Seal because it’s folds of fat look like a monks hood

3. Hawaiian Monk Seal They dive the length of 2 football fields to feed

4. Hawaiian Monk Seal It’s Hawaiian name means “dog that runs through rough waters”

5. It’s the MOST endangered endemic animal in the world

6. They can grow up to 7 feet 400 pounds

7. Hawaiian Monk Seal Adaptations They have a thick layer of blubber to aid in buoyancy, insulate them from the cold, and serve as an energy reserve Their body is streamlined to aid in swimming They can hold their breath for 20 minutes while diving

8. References Works Cited "Creature Feature-Hawaiian Monk Seal | PolarTREC." PolarTREC | Teachers and Researchers Exploring and Collaborating. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2010.. "Hawaiian Monk Seal." Home - EcoHealth Alliance - Formerly Known as Wildlife Trust. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2010.. "Hawaiian Monk Seal Facts." www.mcbi.org. Marine Conservation Biology Institute ‐ Hawaii, n.d. Web. 30 Nov. 2010.. "Monachus schauinslandi.jpg." search.creativecommons.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2010.. Region. "Hawaiian Monk Seal | Earthjustice." Earthjustice: Environmental Law: Because the Earth Needs a Good Lawyer | Earthjustice. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Nov. 2010.. female, indicates that each adult. "HAWAIIAN MONK SEALS." Earthtrust - Wildlife Conservation Worldwide. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Dec. 2010.. MLA formatting by BibMe.org.

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