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The northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) is one of two species of elephant seal (the other is the southern elephant seal). It is a member of the family Phocidae (true seals ). Elephant seals derive their name from their great size and from the male's large proboscis , which is used in making extraordinarily loud roaring noises ...
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Northern elephant seal bulls reach a length of 4.3 to 4.8 m (14 to 16 ft) and the heaviest weigh about 2,500 kg (5,500 lb). [15] [16] The northern and southern elephant seal can be distinguished by various external features. On average, the southern elephant seal tends to be larger than the northern species. [12]
Download as PDF; Printable version; ... such as the southern elephant seal, ... as well as northern fur seal, harbor seals, and ringed seals [19] NT ...
There’s a reason the male elephant seals lounging on the sand look a bit ratty. Skip to main content. Subscriptions; Animals. Business. Entertainment. Fitness. Food. Games. Health. Home & Garden ...
Tracking data showed Monarch traveled well beyond what anyone thought a pup could do during its first migration. California elephant seal pup swam 5,000 miles to Alaska and back. See her ...
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