A census in 1970 found about 750 fur seals living there.
When at sea, fur seals travel in small feeding groups.
His films of fur seals led to efforts to protect the animals.
The foreflippers of the fur seal are dark brown to black.
South African fur seals have a very robust and healthy population.
A census of 1797 estimated a population 2 - 3 million fur seals.
Responsibility for providing community services and management of the fur seals was left to local entities.
They are important as a breeding site for seabirds and fur seals.
The size and weight of the brown fur seal depends on the subspecies.
Gestation for the brown fur seal lasts an average of 11.75 months.