""These are sensory hairs in the facial region. And with these whiskers, they can sense the water movements that are generated by fish.""
""If you look at an airplane, you can see a trail left behind. And this is similar to what you have if a fish is swimming through the water column. You can't see it but you can sense it, with the whiskers.""
""Kruger focused on the feats of an adult male harbor seal named Filou. He looks very beautiful. We have a very strong bond. Filou likes to do everything correct. He likes learning new things.""
""Harbor seals are talented predators but it can be hard work. After all, fish don't want to be eaten.""
Harbor seals possess about a hundred whiskers that serve as sensory tools, allowing them to detect water movements created by fish. These whiskers help seals follow underwater trails left by fish, similar to an airplane's wake. Research indicates that seals can discern the direction of movement and possibly differentiate between fish types. A study involving a trained harbor seal named Filou demonstrated how these whiskers assist in outmaneuvering evasive fish, showcasing the seals' predatory skills and adaptability in hunting.
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