The largest species of Arctic seal, a fully grown Bearded Seal has an average length of 2 metres. As well as looking wise, its long and sensitive white whiskers allow the bearded seal to find food at the bottom of the ocean. Its favourite dishes include raw shrimp, crab, clam, whelk and cod.

Within hours of birth, bearded seals are capable of diving to depths of 200m but usually depend on their mother’s milk for at least 24 days. Bearded seals are known for being extremely vocal, and males use their powerful songs to defend their territories or attract females. If you’re within a 12-mile radius of the bearded seal while it’s belting out a tune, you might just be able to hear it.