fur seal

noun

1. any of several eared seals, as Callorhinus alascanus, having a plush underfur used in making coats, trimmings, etc.

fur seal

noun

1. any of various eared seals, esp of the genus Arctocephalus , that have a fine dense underfur and are hunted as a source of sealskin

Word History and Origins

Origin of fur seal¹

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

And those fish bring in predators, such as sea lions, dolphins, fur seals, birds and other fish that then proceed to feast on these “toxic bullets.”

From Los Angeles Times

The toxin accumulates in filter-feeding fish such as sardines and anchovies, which are eaten in large quantities by sea lions, dolphins and fur seals.

From Los Angeles Times

Birds on the island of South Georgia are infected, followed in January by elephant seals and fur seals.

From New York Times

Then, in January this year, cases were confirmed in elephant and fur seals.

From BBC

For the study, scientists collected brain samples from four sea lions, one fur seal and a tern found dead at the most affected sea lion rookery in Argentina.

From Science Daily