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Elephant Seals - Birds & Animals of the Monterey Peninsula Series

Elephant Seals - Birds & Animals of the Monterey Peninsula Series

These incredible animals can be seen at the Elephant Seal Rookery on the Big Sur Coast about 8 miles North of San Simeon.

The rookery has a population of about 8,000. The mating season (and the best time to see them) is from December to April.

Another good place to see them is at Ano Nuevo, North of Monterey.

Male elephant seals




These big males can weigh 2 1/2 tons and be from 14 to 16 ft. long. They are protected so you can't get too close. (Or maybe we are protected!)

Male elephant seals fighting
Elephant seals on beach


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copyright 2008 by E. Begley
Posted Saturday Dec 20