pinniped
/ˈpɪnɪpɛd/
noun
- A marine mammal with flippers for limbs, such as a seal, sea lion, or walrus.
- Pinnipeds are well adapted to life in cold ocean waters, with thick blubber for insulation.
- The zoo's new exhibit features several pinnipeds, including harbor seals and California sea lions.
- During breeding season, many pinnipeds gather on remote beaches to give birth and raise their young.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of pinnipeds.
- Scientists study pinniped behavior to understand how these animals navigate the open ocean.
- The pinniped population along this coast has been steadily recovering thanks to conservation efforts.
- Pinniped fossils show that these creatures have existed for millions of years.