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Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) Isla Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico. Mar 2, 2015.<br /> From 20 individuals (and only one male) on Guadalupe constituting the whole population at the start of the 20th century to over 100,000 today, talk about a recovery! Geotagged,Mexico,Mirounga angustirostris,Northern elephant seal,Winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris)

Isla Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico. Mar 2, 2015.
From 20 individuals (and only one male) on Guadalupe constituting the whole population at the start of the 20th century to over 100,000 today, talk about a recovery!

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    Ferdy Christant
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    It looks genuinely surprised about the recovery :) Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
      Thibaud Aronson
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      They are so funny, like giant sausages with faces. Posted 9 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
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        That's a great analogy :) Posted 9 years ago

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The Northern elephant seal

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: The males can grow to 14 ft and 5,000 lb, while the females grow to 11 ft and 1,400 lb.

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Similar species: Carnivorans
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Jul 31, 2016. Captured Mar 2, 2015 20:08 in Unnamed Road, Baja California, Mexico.
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  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/5.6
  • 1/800s
  • ISO1600
  • 300mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.