Don't be fooled by the way they laze on the beaches of South Georgia. Elephant seal bulls are superpowered creatures that can dive deeper than a sperm whale. And they’re quick to defend their harems when other males come prowling around. On a recent expedition aboard the National Geographic Explorer, author and scientist Carl Safina shared insights about males of the species and their tough but amazing lives.
Don't be fooled by the way they laze on the beaches of South Georgia. Elephant seal bulls are superpowered creatures that can dive deeper than a sperm whale. And they’re quick to defend their harems when other males come prowling around. On a recent expedition aboard the National Geographic Explorer, author and scientist Carl Safina shared insights about males of the species and their tough but amazing lives.