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What does a harp seal to do with a harp?



 
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What does a harp seal to do with a harp? Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:48 am  What does a harp seal to do with a harp?
 

Why do people call this creature "harp seal"?
What does a harp seal to do with a harp?


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What does a harp seal to do with a harp? Fri Jan 12, 2007 12:04 pm  What does a harp seal to do with a harp?
 

Hi Floratang,

The harp seal (1784) is so called for the harp-shaped markings on its back. Your pretty harp seal is a baby(not an adult to have them, I think). Smile
These links might be helpful:
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=harp+seal&r=66
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?l=h&p=2
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