Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of this huge marine mammal.

Southern elephant seals are sometimes called "sea elephants." Why? An adult male seal has a nose that, when filled with air, looks like an elephant's trunk! The

Pinnipeds are marine mammals that include eared seals, true seals, and walruses. This book presents detailed reviews on the ecology and conservation of 10 pinni

The largest of all seals, elephant seals rank among the most impressive of marine mammals. They are renowned for their spectacular recovery from near-extinction

We teach our students of behavioural science that one first defines a research problem, and then the most appropriate animal is selected to investigate hypothes