Scientists continue to closely monitor a concentrated outbreak of avian influenza that is killing dozens of elephant seals on ...
On a beach in San Francisco, a crowd gathers to watch an elephant seal as it writhes in the sand. Concern increases as onlookers wonder what’s wrong with the animal. It seems to be in pain, but is not ...
Much of the eastern United States is currently undergoing a massive polar vortex, with another one expected to follow. Meanwhile, California basks in the sunshine. These conditions set the stage for ...
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. H5N1 bird flu is devastating marine mammals in the Southern Hemisphere, with some elephant seal colonies suffering ...
Elephant seals are huge, gray and blubbery. They have a big snout and a very distinctive voice. (SOUNDBITE OF ELEPHANT SEAL GRUNTING) SUMMERS: But despite the obvious differences, elephant seals ...
“The animals are amazing. I mean, everything they do is extreme,” said Daniel Costa, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at UC Santa Cruz. “They’re the deepest-diving pinniped and they dive ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) fights with a rival for control of a large harem of females during the breeding season ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close-up portrait of a Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) showing detailed textures of its face and skin during molting ...
On a beach in San Francisco, a crowd gathers to watch an elephant seal as it writhes in the sand. Concern increases as onlookers wonder what’s wrong with the animal. It seems to be in pain, but is not ...