Sand Seal

Sand Seals are Creatures in.

Characteristics
Sand Seals are naturally yellowish tan in color and have long tusks similar to a. Sand Seals are native to the Gerudo Desert Gateway, but can be found throughout the Gerudo Desert. Sand Seals swim through the sands of the Desert as if it were water. Link can Sand-Seal Surf by catching a wild Sand Seal, but he must have a Shield and must approach them very slowly due to their sensitivity to sound. Link can also approach them after temporarily stunning them using Remote Bombs or Bomb Arrows. Sand-Seal Surfing is the quickest way to travel through the Gerudo Desert.

The Gerudo people train Sand Seals and rely on them for travel across the Desert. Trained Sand Seals are red in color, faster and will wait for their rider to return instead of running off the moment they are dismounted. Link can rent a Sand Seal at the Sand-Seal Rental Shop in Gerudo Town for 20 Rupees or 50 if he does not have a Shield.

Riju's blue Sand Seal, Patricia, can be found in the palace in Gerudo Town being taken care of by the Gerudo soldier, Padda. Patricia is said to be a wise oracle. Padda will translate Patricia's words of wisdom if Link feeds the Seal some fruit. Patricia assists Riju in getting near the BotW: while disabling its legs during the Divine Beast Vah Naboris Main Quest.

The Gerudo people participate in Sand-Seal Racing, a traditional Gerudo competition that involves Sand-Seal Surfing races. Link can participate in Sand-Seal Racing at the Sand-Seal Rally after calming Naboris. To complete the Shrine Quest, "The Undefeated Champ", Link must beat the current record of 1:30, held by the Sand-Seal Racing champion, Tali.