Seals are the sleekest and most agile of all marine mammals, and they are superbly adapted to the watery world in which they spend most of their time. With their whiskery dog-like faces, curious nature and vulnerable pups, they are enduringly appealing animals.bbrbrAlthough air-breathing, seals are superbly tuned to hunt, sleep, mate and keep warm while out at sea, but they rain inextricably linked to land. In iSpotlight Sealsi, Frances Dipper explores the intricate lives of the UK?s native Grey and Common Seals and their amazing physical and behavioural adaptations to a life split between land and sea. She reveals the complex physiology that allows seals to dive deep and for long periods without coming to any harm.brbrOnce exploited for their meat and skins, seals now have protection around the British Isles. Their numbers are increasing, but they still face the danger of plastic litter in their environment. Dipper also explores age-old legends, interactions between humans and seals, and the best places to watch th in the UK.brbrThe Spotlight series introduces readers to the lives and behaviour of our favourite animals with eye-catching colourbrphotographs and informative expert text.