Spheal

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As it drifts among the waves, Spheal probes the sea. As soon as it spots prey, it informs the Walrein in its herd.

During the season when drift ice approaches the shore, Spheal prefers living on the ice—where fewer predators lurk—rather than the land. Its fur retains heat superbly and resists harsh cold.

It crosses the oceans by rolling itself on drifting ice. Fluffy fur keeps it warm when the temperature is below freezing.

It is completely covered with plushy fur. As a result, it never feels the cold even when it is rolling about on ice floes or diving in the sea.

It rolls across ice floes to reach shore because its body is poorly shaped for swimming.