What does a harp seal to do with a harp?

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

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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). :slight_smile:
These links might be helpful:
dictionary.reference.com/search?q=harp+seal&r=66
etymonline.com/index.php?l=h&p=2