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Southern elephant seals are adaptable—but they struggle when faced with both rapid climate change and human impacts

Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) are an iconic species of the Southern Ocean. But with rapid environmental changes in their ocean home, the seals' population range has been shifting. Once ...
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When Size Rules the Ocean: Inside the Lives of Elephant Seals

From the frigid waves to crowded beaches, elephant seals dominate through their incredible mass and booming displays. Their ...