Episode 9: Seal – Slippery, Speedy, and Super Smart
Meet a seal who’s fast, clever, and full of personality! Discover why seals are such amazing swimmers and how they’re different from sea lions and walruses.
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What’s This Episode About?
Woofie meets a seal who’s quick-witted, athletic, and loves showing off their underwater moves! This episode is all about how seals are perfectly designed for life in the ocean. Learn what makes seals different from sea lions and walruses, discover their incredible diving abilities, and find out why they’re so intelligent and playful. From their powerful whiskers to their streamlined bodies, seals are underwater athletes and problem-solvers!
- Seals are different from sea lions and walruses — each has unique superpowers
- Seals can dive incredibly deep and hold their breath for a very long time
- Their sensitive whiskers help them find food in the dark ocean depths
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Did You Know?
- Seals can dive deeper than most fish and stay underwater for up to 2 hours!
- A seal’s whiskers (called vibrissae) are so sensitive they can feel tiny movements in the water
- Seals are born with a fluffy white coat that they shed as they grow
- Seals are faster swimmers than sea lions and walruses
- A seal’s heartbeat slows down when they dive to save oxygen
- Seals can learn tricks and solve puzzles — they’re very clever!
Chat About It!
- If you could hold your breath as long as a seal, what would you explore underwater?
- Seals use their whiskers to sense movement — what would you do if you had super-sensitive whiskers?
- Why do you think seals are such good swimmers compared to other animals?
- What would be cool about being able to dive really, really deep like a seal?
New Words to Learn
The fancy name for a seal’s whiskers — they’re so sensitive they can feel tiny movements!
A smooth, sleek shape designed to move quickly and easily through water or air.
Someone (or something!) who is strong, fast, and skilled at physical activities.
A gas in the air and water that all animals need to breathe to stay alive.