California's Elephant Seals! | Maddie Moate

The video explores the fascinating lives of elephant seals, focusing on their time spent on beaches and at sea. On the beach, they rest, mate, give birth, and molt, while at sea, they lead solitary lives, diving to great depths to hunt. The video highlights their physical adaptations, such as their ability to see in low light and detect prey with their whiskers. It also covers their social behaviors, including the males' jousting for mates. The video concludes with a call to stay curious about these impressive animals.

What is the term used to describe a group of elephant seals?

• Herd

• Pack

• Colony

• Rookery

How long do elephant seals typically spend on the beach each year?

• 1-2 months

• 3-4 months

• 5-6 months

• 7-8 months

What is the primary activity of elephant seals when they are in the ocean?

• Resting

• Eating

• Playing

• Mating

To what depths can female elephant seals dive while hunting?

• 100-300 meters

• 300-1000 meters

• 1500-2000 meters

• 1000-1500 meters

What special adaptation helps elephant seals see in the dark ocean depths?

• Bioluminescent skin

• Enhanced smell

• Specially adapted eyes

• Sonar abilities

What is the purpose of the whiskers, or vibrissae, on elephant seals?

• To store fat

• To help with balance

• To detect movements

• To attract mates

What is the process called when elephant seals shed their outer layer of skin and hair?

• Molting

• Exfoliating

• Shedding

• Peeling