1. Earless species include the elephant seal, harbor seal, harp seal, and leopard seal.

2. In experiments, a blindfolded harbor seal can detect the passage of a fish by using its whiskers to sense changes in flow velocity — even 30 seconds after its prey has passed by.

3. Once regarded as little more than a fish-eating nuisance, harbor seals were sought by bounty hunters in Massachusetts until 1962.

4. Sea Lion Overlook, for a view of sea lions and harbor seals.

5. And a San Diego judge has delayed indefinitely his order to remove a harbor seal colony.