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Pinnipeds are often criticized by the public for their looks, odours, etc., and are considered some of the worst animals in existence. For these reasons, people are looking forward to a [[total seal extinction]] event, although from the ecological perspective of an earthling, it might not be the best idea.{{Citation needed}}
Pinnipeds are often criticized by the public for their looks, odours, etc., and are considered some of the worst animals in existence. For these reasons, people are looking forward to a [[total seal extinction]] event, although from the ecological perspective of an earthling, it might not be the best idea.{{Citation needed}}
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The 34 species of pinnipeds are:
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The 34 extant species of pinnipeds are:
*[[Walrus]]
*[[Walrus]]
*[[Antarctic fur seal]]
*[[Antarctic fur seal]]
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*[[Ringed seal]]
*[[Ringed seal]]
*[[Nerpa]]
*[[Nerpa]]
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There are two extinct species of pinnipeds that no one has to worry about any longer. They are the [[Japanese sea lion]] and the [[Caribbean monk seal]].
[[Category:Seals]]
[[Category:Seals]]
[[Category:Animals]]
[[Category:Animals]]