incredible Southern Elephant Seal as it makes a rare appearance in Portland, Victoria! 🐘🌊 Known for being the largest seal species on Earth, these giants can weigh up to 4,000 kg and dive to staggering depths of over 2,000 meters (6,600 feet), holding their breath for up to 2 hours while hunting squid and fish. In this video, you’ll see their unique behavior up close—whether it’s basking onshore during their molt or their impressive agility despite their massive size. Did you know the males ha

Did you know? Elephant seals are the largest seals, weighing up to 8,800 pounds. [VID: Why are they called elephant seals? Elephant seals are the largest seals, weighing up to 8,800 pounds. During puberty, the nose of a male elephant seal elongates into an inflatable proboscis, which resembles an elephant’s trunk. Male elephant seals, called bulls, use their proboscis to establish their territory during the mating season. Bulls establish their territory through fighting, both physically and voca

573K views · 6.1K reactions | A giant elephant seal surprised locals in a small seaside Australian town by making a quick land visit. The seal, dubbed 'Henry,' attracted dozens of onlookers and even made his way to a nearby gas station, before eventually making his way back to the ocean safely. 玲 | NowThis | Facebook

The fluffiest winter coat award goes to... 🥹 These baby harp seals are born on floating Arctic ice packs with no blubber, so they rely on their mother’s high-fat milk to help them quickly grow big and strong. #BornWildTheNextGeneration is now streaming on Disney and Hulu. | National Geographic Animals