When it comes to Elephant Seals, size isn’t just for show—it’s survival! These massive marine mammals use their sheer bulk, strength, and dominance to claim territory, win brutal battles, and secure ...
Seals range in size from the 1 m (3 ft 3 in) and 45 kg (99 lb) Baikal seal to the 5 m (16 ft) and 3,200 kg (7,100 lb) southern elephant seal, which is also the largest carnivoran.[b] Several ...
However, while the new methods - which minimise disturbance to the animals - will enhance the accuracy of assessing the UK seal population's size, Natural England say volunteers will still remain ...