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The pinnipeds are a group of 33 species of aquatic fin-footed mammals composing three families: the true seals (family Phocidae), the fur seals and sea lions (family Otariidae), and the walrus (family Odobenidae). Pinnipeds live only in rich marine environments and a few inland or tropical freshwater systems. This is a list of selected pinnipeds ordered alphabetically by family and common name. (See also marine biology; mammalogy.)

family Odobenidae (walrus)

family Otariidae (fur seals and sea lions)

family Phocidae (true seals)

extinct pinnipeds

This article was most recently revised and updated by Richard Pallardy.
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