Engineers and biologists join forces to reveal how seals evolved to swim

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Not all seals are the same – some use their front flippers to swim, while others propel themselves with their back feet.

Fur seals and sea lions have wing-like front flippers specialised for swimming, while grey and harbour seals have stubby, clawed paws and swim with their feet.

 

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