Elephant seal
Elephant seal
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Habitat
They breed on remote beaches and islands, spending most of the year at sea in the open ocean.
Quick Bio
Elephant seals are massive marine mammals with thick bodies and short flippers, named for the inflatable nose of adult males. They are among the largest seals in the world.
Diet
They eat fish, squid, and other deep-water prey, diving to extreme depths in search of food.
Behavior
Males engage in violent displays and fights during breeding season, while females and juveniles spend long periods diving far offshore.
Fun Fact
Elephant seals can dive over a mile deep and hold their breath for more than an hour.
Vibe
Over-the-top, loud when it matters, and entirely unbothered by excess.
Quick Bio
Elephant seals are massive marine mammals with thick bodies and short flippers, named for the inflatable nose of adult males. They are among the largest seals in the world.
Habitat
They breed on remote beaches and islands, spending most of the year at sea in the open ocean.
Diet
They eat fish, squid, and other deep-water prey, diving to extreme depths in search of food.
Behavior
Males engage in violent displays and fights during breeding season, while females and juveniles spend long periods diving far offshore.
Fun Fact
Elephant seals can dive over a mile deep and hold their breath for more than an hour.
Vibe
Over-the-top, loud when it matters, and entirely unbothered by excess.
Quick Bio
Elephant seals are massive marine mammals with thick bodies and short flippers, named for the inflatable nose of adult males. They are among the largest seals in the world.
Habitat
They breed on remote beaches and islands, spending most of the year at sea in the open ocean.
Diet
They eat fish, squid, and other deep-water prey, diving to extreme depths in search of food.
Behavior
Males engage in violent displays and fights during breeding season, while females and juveniles spend long periods diving far offshore.
Fun Fact
Elephant seals can dive over a mile deep and hold their breath for more than an hour.
Vibe
Over-the-top, loud when it matters, and entirely unbothered by excess.
Quiz time
What does the large nose of a male elephant seal help with?
What does the large nose of a male elephant seal help with?
What does the large nose of a male elephant seal help with?
