A Southern elephant seal makes a surprise visit to the residential neighborhood of Gordon's Bay in Cape Town, South Africa, and triggers an almost nine-hour rescue effort to return him to the coast. | CNN

incredible Southern Elephant Seal as it makes a rare appearance in Portland, Victoria! 🐘🌊 Known for being the largest seal species on Earth, these giants can weigh up to 4,000 kg and dive to staggering depths of over 2,000 meters (6,600 feet), holding their breath for up to 2 hours while hunting squid and fish. In this video, you’ll see their unique behavior up close—whether it’s basking onshore during their molt or their impressive agility despite their massive size. Did you know the males ha

The southern elephant seal adult male is enormous, reaching to be six times larger than a polar bear! Each year these seals shed their fur for a new coat all at once in an event called a catastrophic molt. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2QWNL9i | Oceana

Meet the southern elephant seal, the largest seal in the world! | Oceana

Southern elephant seals are the largest seal in the world, often coming ashore during the fall to molt and give off some unusual sounds... 🎥 by Steve Ewing | Lindblad Expeditions