Canadian wildlife · Drawing 26 of 40
Harbour Seal
On the coasts and in the ocean
The harbour seal swims near coasts and rests on land or rocks. Its rounded body and flippers help it live comfortably in the water.
Did you know?
At rest, it can lift its head and back flippers into a banana shape!
Look together
What curve does its body make?
An idea to try
Draw a curved line and turn it into a resting seal.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
Scientific name: Phoca vitulina. Where it lives: Pacific and Atlantic coasts, with some populations farther north. What it eats: Fish and other marine animals. It regularly comes out of the water to rest. Coat colours and spots vary. A seal resting on shore needs space and quiet.
Look together: What curve does its body make? Draw a curved line and turn it into a resting seal.
Sources and illustration notes (2)
Simplified drawing for colouring. Coat, feather or skin markings are left white so children can choose their colours. Proportions and details are not a scientific identification plate.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. Source titles appear in their original language; some linked pages are in French.
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada — The Harbour Seal in CanadaBanana resting posture, Canadian range and appearance.
- Smithsonian’s National Zoo — Harbor sealVariable coats, coastal habitat and biology.
Source review: 2026-09-30. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
