Roaring Adult Male Northern Elephant Seal (Mirounga angustirostris)
Aside from their immense size, elephant seals are named for their large nose. Only male seals have this enormous proboscis, and the nose is used for multiple pu...
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Aside from their immense size, elephant seals are named for their large nose. Only male seals have this enormous proboscis, and the nose is used for multiple purposes, including challenging other males to fights. Males compete for females during the breeding season, and will often roar at each other before a clash. Ana Nuevo National Sea Shore, Northern California, USA
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