A genus of fur seals found primarily in the Southern Hemisphere, characterized by their bear-like heads and external ear flaps.
From Greek 'arktos' (bear) combined with 'kephalos' (head), literally meaning 'bear-head.' The taxonomic name reflects the distinctive appearance of these marine mammals.
These seals are sometimes called 'bear-headed' because unlike most seals, they have visible external ears and can rotate their hind flippers forward like a bear walking—adaptations that make them incredible swimmers and surprisingly agile on land.
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