Experts say the population was likely reduced to fewer than 25 animals at the start of the 20th century. Inbreeding still ...

Three elephant seals returned to the ocean Wednesday morning, Oct. 2, marking what the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro said was the final release of a busy season for the species.

Elephant seals tagged in California are sometimes found in Alaska and Japan. They have quite the range, Heinrich said, and ...

Look away, hunks; this one may sting a bit. In the wild, the law is straightforward: it's all about survival of the fittest.

The animal was first spotted between lifeguard towers 22 and 23 at Bolsa Chica State Beach on Aug. 7 when rescuers were ...

Genomic and fitness consequences of a near-extinction event in the northern elephant seal. Nature Ecology & Evolution , 2024; DOI: 10.1038/s41559-024-02533-2 Cite This Page : ...

An elephant seal dubbed Sammy has kept returning to Portland on mainland Australia for visits. Locals enjoy watching him and taking photos of him visiting locations around the town. Sammy the ...

The Pacific Marine Mammal Center is responsible for the rescue, rehabilitation and release of seals on the Orange County coast. Currently the center houses sea lions, Northern elephant seals ...

Seal season hasn’t quite ended yet for Gisborne, with the latest seal sighting up Waimata River near Anzac Park. Char Tawera ...