Species

Mirounga angustirostris (Northern elephant seal)

Mirounga angustirostris. Photo: (c) Yathin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND)

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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, especially during the mating competition. Sexual dimorphism in size is great: The males can grow to 14 ft (4 m) and 5,000 lb (2,300 kg),…

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