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South American Elephant Seal

Mirounga leonina

Photo by LisaGrant
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Description:

Female elephant seals in Argentina in Peninsula Valdes

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Mirounga leonina (Linnaeus, 1758), Elephant seal

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LisaGrant
Yes, the males have the males that have the proboscis - sadly we didn't get to see any males on our trip.

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PublishedMay 15, 2011

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