Northern Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris)

Northern Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris)

Northern Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris) - Young Male

Northern Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris)

About Northern Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris)

Kingdom: Animals
Phylum: Chordates
Class: Mammals
Order: Carnivorans
Family: Phocidae

The northern elephant seal is one of two species of elephant seal. It is a member of the family Phocidae. 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. Correspondingly, the mating system is highly polygynous; a successful male is able to impregnate up to 50 females in one season.

Source: Wikipedia

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Visits

2001-03-15

Point Reyes National Seashore, United States of America

Near the lighthouse
2002-04-30

Channel Islands National Park, United States of America
2005-01-08

Ano Nuevo State Park, United States of America
2007-01-14

Ano Nuevo State Park, United States of America
2014-03-11

San Simeon Elephant Seals, United States of America
2015-08-23

Farallones Marine Sanctuary, United States of America
2018-12-28

San Simeon Elephant Seals, United States of America
2023-10-21

Farallones Marine Sanctuary, United States of America