Migratory Routes of the Southern Elephant Seals
During non-breeding seasons, the southern elephant seals can be found throughout the southern oceans. But once the breeding season begins, the population will split into three divisions north of Antarctic's pack ice—South Georgia, Macquarie read more
During non-breeding seasons, the southern elephant seals can be found throughout the southern oceans. But once the breeding season begins, the population will split into three divisions north of Antarctic's pack ice—South Georgia, Macquarie read more
By:
Nancy L. Young-Houser
Category: Pets And Animals > Ocean
The Fascinating Southern Elephant Seal
The southern elephant seal is considered one of the two species of elephant seals—the northern elephant seal and the southern elephant seal. Considered the largest member of the Carnivora order to have ever lived, its name is derived from its read more
The southern elephant seal is considered one of the two species of elephant seals—the northern elephant seal and the southern elephant seal. Considered the largest member of the Carnivora order to have ever lived, its name is derived from its read more
By:
Nancy L. Young-Houser
Category: Pets And Animals > Ocean
Elephant Seals and Climate Change
Even though they spend most of their time at sea, the southern elephant seals are observed when they come ashore for many reasons—mating, giving birth, or molting. But when they are at the Troll Research Station in Antarctica, they are doing read more
Even though they spend most of their time at sea, the southern elephant seals are observed when they come ashore for many reasons—mating, giving birth, or molting. But when they are at the Troll Research Station in Antarctica, they are doing read more
By:
Nancy L. Young-Houser
Category: Pets And Animals > Ocean