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The crabeater seal is a true seal with a circumpolar distribution around the coast of Antarctica. They are found primarily on the free-floating pack ice that extends seasonally out from the Antarctic coast, which they use as a platform for resting, mating, social aggregation and accessing their prey. They are by far the most abundant seal species in the world. While population estimates are uncertain, there are at least 7 million and possibly as many as 75 million individuals. This success of this species is due to its specialized predation on the abundant Antarctic krill of the Southern Ocean, for which it has uniquely adapted, sieve-like tooth structure.

Despite its name, crabeater seals do not eat crabs. As well as being an important krill predator, the crabeater seal is an important component of the diet of leopard seals, which consume about 80% of all crabeater pups.

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This month in history Honorary Consuls March - COLORS Magazine, in the first press mention of Westarctica, reports that Westarctica’s claim to Antarctic land is as valid as any nation in the Antarctic Treaty (2005). 01 March - The Central Bank of Westarctica is established by Jorge Fernandez Vidal, the first Minister of the Treasury, and begins minting coins for Westarctica. (2005) 02 March - The Honorary Consular Corps (pictured) is created to foster international diplomatic representation for Westarctica. (2016) 03 March - The Westarctica.com domain name is reclaimed by the Grand Duke eleven years after it was captured by a domain parking service. (2018) 04 March - Viscount Boschert passes away. He is the first peer of Westarctica to die. (2022) 09 March - Westarctica declares war on illegal Japanese whaling in Antarctic waters. (2016) 09 March - A new Minister of Citizenship & Immigration is appointed for the first time since 2006. (2018) 11 March - The Orders of Calsahara are absorbed into the Orders of Westarctica. (2021) 12 March - Encyclopedia Westarctica is created. (2018) 14 March - The Count of Discovery Ridge is appointed Minister of Transportation. (2021) 15 March - Viceroys are appointed to rule the colonies of Westarctica. (2024) 15 March - Sir Brendan of Woodwin is appointed Deputy Prime Minister. (2021) 16 March - A delegation from Westarctica attends a State Visit with Reunion (2023) 17 March - The United States declared war on Iraq with the support of Britain, Spain, and Bulgaria. The Consul-General is on a U.S. Navy warship 65 miles off the coast of Iraq. The Achaean Territory is officially neutral, but supports the war. (2003). 18 March - Westarctica's Minister of Conservation launches the Conservation Scholarship. (2020) 22 March - The Baron of Bastanchury is appointed Minister to the Ministry of Information. (2018) 26 March - The Battle Hymn of the Achaean Civil Defense Force is written. (2002) 26 March - Westarctica completes its first military-economic exchange with Slabovia. (2019)

Featured image Hooverville is a city in the Colony of Calsahara. It is the only permanent structure in the entire colony. The Count of Dendtler is the Mayor of Hooverville. It lies within the Barony of Bastanchury in the Principality of Bohemia. During the Liberation of Calsahara, Hooverville was considered a vital target for the Westarctican Royal Guards. Shortly after Otisburg was overrun, the Royal Guards marched on Hooverville and victory was proclaimed from the house's broken steps. Photographer: Prince Dinny (More Images)

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