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Seals and sea lions use their sense of touch to locate food. Seals have sensitive whiskers that detect tiny water movements, allowing them to sense fish up to 180 meters away, even in murky waters. This remarkable ability helps them hunt effectively.

How do seals use their sense of touch to find food?

What are the long hairs on seals called, and what is their purpose?

Describe how the movement of water helps seals in hunting.

How far can some seals sense fish in the water?

What advantage does the seals' sense of touch provide them in murky water?