World's Largest Seal

An elephant seal’s movements are different on land than in water. Which of the following best describes this difference?

• On land, elephant seals move awkwardly, but in water, they swim gracefully.

• On land, elephant seals fly, but in water, they crawl.

• On land, elephant seals run quickly, but in water, they are slow.

• On land, elephant seals dig tunnels, but in water, they float without moving.

Male elephant seals arrive on land before females during breeding season because:

• they need to establish territories before females arrive.

• they migrate slower than females.

• they are smaller and more agile.

• they arrive with the females to protect them.

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Elephant seals come on land for which two main reasons?

• To breed and to molt

• To hunt for food and to sleep

• To escape predators and to find water

• To migrate and to hibernate

An elephant seal obtains its food by hunting in the ocean, and its diet includes fish, squid, and other marine animals.

• An elephant seal obtains its food by hunting in the ocean, and its diet includes fish, squid, and other marine animals.

• An elephant seal grazes on grass and leaves found on land.

• An elephant seal feeds mainly on insects and small rodents.

• An elephant seal relies on fruits and seeds for its diet.

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Based on what you read in the article, elephant seals are in danger of becoming extinct today because:

• Their population has drastically declined and they face ongoing threats.

• They have always been extinct.

• They are thriving and their numbers are increasing.

• They are not affected by any environmental changes.

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