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Elephant Seal (mirounga) is a mammal type animal. It usually lives in warm coastal waters close to land. The animal weights about 900kg - 3,000kg (2,000lbs - 6,000lbs) and average life span is 18 - 22 years. Human, sharks, killer whales are the dangerous creatures for elephant seals. Look up the table below for more facts.
Facts about elephant seals
| Name | Elephant Seal |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Family | Phocidae |
| Habitat | Warm coastal waters close to land |
| Distinctive Features | Long trunk-like nose and large body |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Scientific Name | Mirounga |
| Predators | Human, sharks, killer whales |
| Size (L) | 3m - 5m (10ft - 16ft) |
| Life Span | 18 - 22 years |
| Colour | Brown, black, tan, grey |
| Main Prey | Fish, squid, octopus |
| Conservation Status | Least concern |
| Weight | 900kg - 3,000kg (2,000lbs - 6,000lbs) |
| Top Speed | 19km/h (12mph) |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Average Litter Size | 1 |
| Skin Type | Fur |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Lifestyle | Herd |
| Type | Mammal |
| Genus | Mirounga |
Image Details
| Description | Picture of an elephant seal. elephant seal joy |
| Width | 973 pixels |
| Heigh | 691 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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