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U.c. Santa Cruz: Elephant Seal Tracking Studies
Discusses ongoing research programs at the University of California, Santa Cruz, which are studying elephant seals. The scientists are using time-depth recorders to study migration and feeding behavior in these seals.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Northern Elephant Seal
A variety of information on Northern Elephant Seals, such as habitat, diet, conservation efforts and cool facts, is provided at this resource.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Elephant Seal (Mirounga)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of Mirounga, more commonly known as the Elephant Seal.
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Marine Mammal Center: Northern Elephant Seal
This effective site presents a good deal of information including description, range/habitat, behavior, mating and breeding, and endangered species status. Links are provided to other seal sites.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Northern Elephant Seal
Information about the northern elephant seal is found here, along with some photos.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Northern Elephant Seal
As is often the case in species where males compete to mate with as many females as possible, northern elephant seal males are much larger than females (1,800 kg versus 650 kg on average). Competitions can be battles, but more often...
Curated OER
Photo of Ucsc Biologists Tagging an Elephant Seal
Discusses ongoing research programs at the University of California, Santa Cruz, which are studying elephant seals. The scientists are using time-depth recorders to study migration and feeding behavior in these seals.