Southern Elephant Seal
The Southern Elephant Seal is a large marine mammal belonging to the family Phocidae. These seals are known for their massive size, with males reaching lengths of up to 20 feet and weighing as much as 8,800 pounds. They have a distinctive trunk-like proboscis and are known for their loud vocalizations during breeding season. Southern Elephant Seals are found in the Southern Hemisphere, primarily on the sub-Antarctic and Antarctic islands. They are skilled divers, capable of diving to depths of over 5,000 feet in search of food.