Southern Elephant Seal Quiz

What is the average length of a southern elephant seal?

• As long as a car

• As long as a bus

• As long as a bicycle

• As long as a train

How much can a southern elephant seal weigh?

• As much as two cars combined

• As much as a small boat

• As much as a motorcycle

• As much as a truck

What is the distinctive feature of male southern elephant seals?

• They have a trunk-like nose, called a proboscis

• They have a large tail fin

• They have a mane like a lion

• They have tusks like an elephant

How long can elephant seals stay underwater when hunting for food?

• 20 minutes or more

• 10 minutes or less

• 5 minutes or less

• 30 minutes or more

Why do elephant seals come to land?

• To escape predators

• To give birth and breed

• To find food

• To socialize with other seals

What happens to elephant seals when they molt?

Which ocean do northern elephant seals live in?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What was the conservation status of elephant seals in the past?

• They were abundant

• They were common and not hunted

• They were once hunted nearly to extinction

• They were always under legal protection