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Southern Elephant Seal
Common name: SOUTHERN ELEPHANT SEAL

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Fast facts:
The southern elephant seal is the largest seal in the world. The name comes from the trunk-like proboscis of the bull, which is inflatable. Males can reach over 4.5 meters (14 ft.) in length and weigh over 4,000 kg (4 tons). This photo was taken near Palmer Station, Anvers Island, Antarctica. Photograph by: Rebecca Shoop National Science Foundation