A study published in Marine Mammal Science examines the profound implications of a recent outbreak of the H5N1 avian influenza virus on the southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) colony at ...

The 2023 H5N1 avian influenza outbreak caused severe mortality among Patagonian southern elephant seals, particularly adult females, leading to a 67% decline in reproductive females by 2024.

Male seals are known to establish territories during the breeding season, often engaging in fierce battles with rivals to assert dominance. This is especially prevalent among species like the elephant ...

In a special Eye on Northwest Politics this week, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek discussed everything from how President Trump’s tariffs and executive orders affect the state, to her agenda on ...

KOIN 6 Chief Meteorologist Josh Cozart captures Seaside's young molting elephant seal on Saturday, April 5, 2025. U.S. admiral at NATO fired, latest ouster in Trump military purge Scientists ...

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Image via Jay Ruzesky, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons They are the largest of male elephant seals (genus Mirounga leonina) , coastal California (including Baja California, Mexico) and South America, which ...

Sound designer David Farmer of Novato, who recorded elephant seal vocalizations at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, Calif. that were used in the Lord of the Rings movies. (courtesy of David ...

Growth models can explain differences in growth patterns and time of onset of puberty in elephant seal populations at Macquarie Island and Falklands Islands. Elephant seals at Macquarie Island are ...