His father was James A. Hamilton, the fourth son of the Scottish laird Alexander Hamilton of Grange, Ayrshire. Recognized for his abilities and talent, he was sent to King's College (now Columbia University) in New York City.
Congratulations to RZ20 for being monk seal of the month! There are around 1,400 endangered Hawaiian monk seals remaining today. Hawaiian monk seals are protected under the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act, and Hawaii state law. The Hawaiian monk seal is Hawaii's official state mammal. Hawaiian monk seals are part of a healthy Hawaiian ecosystem.
The average weight of Hawaiian monk seal pups may range from 30 to 40 pounds and they may be as long as 3 feet. But within 6 weeks, they may grow as heavy as 150 to 250 pounds. The size and weight of adult female Hawaiian monk seals is usually bigger and larger than their male counterparts.