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?

Breathing underwater
Temperature control
Sound amplification
Smell

What does the large nose of a male elephant seal help with?

Breathing underwater
Temperature control
Sound amplification
Smell

What does the large nose of a male elephant seal help with?

Breathing underwater
Temperature control
Sound amplification
Smell

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