Elephant Seals Flashcard

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What is the maximum weight an elephant seal can reach?

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8,800 pounds

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What is the proboscis of an adult male elephant seal used for?

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Producing loud roaring noises

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What do new elephant seal pups learn during the first 10 weeks of their lives?

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How to swim and dive

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What has helped elephant seal populations to rebound?

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Legal protection

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Where do northern elephant seals primarily breed?

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California coast

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What is an elephant seal?

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A large marine mammal known for its size and distinctive nose.

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What do elephant seals primarily eat?

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Fish and squid.

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How long can elephant seals hold their breath while diving?

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Up to 100 minutes.

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What is the main reason for the decline in elephant seal populations in the past?

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Hunting and human activities.

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What is the typical length of an adult male elephant seal?

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Up to 20 feet.