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The Guardian of Hawaiian Beaches O Guardião das Praias Havaianas Did you know? The Hawaiian monk seal (Neomonachus schauinslandi) is one of the rarest and most endangered seal species in the world, and it only exists in the waters and beaches of the Hawaiian archipelago. Unlike other seals that live in large colonies in icy regions, they are solitary and prefer the tropical climate. They are called "monk" because of the folded skin around their neck, which resembles a monk's hood.
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