The researchers found nearly all male southern elephant seals are specialists, with individuals consistently eating the same food items over time with little variation in diet.

Two elephant seals engage in a brawl over territory. Videographer Mark Coger, 37, noticed one male elephant seal that was originally resting on the beach suddenly lift his upper body as another ...

"A coordinated rescue plan is currently in action in Gordon's Bay to help the sub-adult male elephant seal safely return to his ocean home," the Cape of Good Hope SPCA said on social media. Photos ...

Male elephant seals with the largest harems end up dying younger than those with fewer females. Elephant seal harems consist of anywhere from five to 50 females associated with one dominant male.

Several young male northern elephant seals were caught on camera and detected by hydrophones. They appeared to be using the underwater observatory as a place to forage […] ...

Male elephant seals are not known for their paternal instincts. While splayed out on the beach during the breeding season, these far-from-gentle giants focus on mating with females and fighting ...

Both elephant seal guides and visitors are preparing for the arrival of the first adult male in San Simeon.

An elephant seal pup lies beneath a massive bull. Male elephant seals, weighing up to 5,000 pounds, often inadvertently crush seal pups. (Pat Pemberton/Courthouse News) While basic survival is a ...

Male elephant seals can weigh up to 5,000 pounds, and the females are much smaller at around 2,000 pounds at maturity.

The big male elephant seals are here to rest and shed their skin in July and August, the annual molt. Summer marks the conclusion of the short post-breeding migration. The seals on the beach are ...

According to new research led by UNSW Sydney, male southern elephant seals have their own favourite foods, and they like to stick with them. In other words, they’re very fussy eaters.

The researchers found nearly all male southern elephant seals are specialists, with individuals consistently eating the same food items over time with little variation in diet.