Usage Note
Kegelrobbe (Halichoerus grypus) is Germany's largest native carnivore; it breeds on North Sea islands like Helgoland. Larger and more powerful than the Seehund, with a distinctive elongated 'Roman nose' muzzle.
Examples
"Auf Helgoland gibt es eine wachsende Kolonie von Kegelrobben."
Natural Translation
On Helgoland there is a growing colony of grey seals.
Literal Translation
On Helgoland there-is a growing colony of grey-seals.
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