Scientists say they’ve found a “missing link” in the early evolution of seals and walruses _ the skeleton of a web-footed, otter-like creature that was evolving away from a life on land.

Speculation abounded about Heidi Klum’s pregnancy _ and the supermodel’s husband Seal couldn’t keep it secret for long.

A Florida military museum wants to acquire objects from Sunday’s rescue of an American hostage by Navy SEAL snipers.

Russia said Wednesday it was banning the hunting of baby harp seals, weeks after Prime Minister Vladimir Putin reportedly called the hunt a “bloody industry.”

Life is a big buffet for a young seal with a talent for breaking and entering.

The Navy says firefighters have extinguished a blaze on a SEAL submersible that was undergoing maintenance on shore at Pearl Harbor.

A Quebec judge acquitted five animal-rights activists Friday on charges they violated a law requiring them to keep a mandated distance from seal hunters off Canada’s east coast.

Bitter cold and floating sea ice long frustrated scientists seeking to study the ocean around Antarctica in winter. The solution: Send in the seals.

Canada’s fisheries minister said Wednesday that he is considering Nova Scotia’s request to hunt more grey seals _ an expansion backers say will boost coastal economies.

The European Union proposed an import ban Wednesday on products derived from seals that are killed in a cruel way, a move that could hurt the annual seal hunt in Canada _ the largest in the world.Animal rights groups and lawmakers have called for an EU...