The Mysterious Lives of Northern Elephant Seals

America’s National Parks Podcast

English - March 19, 2023 02:26 - 23 minutes - 54.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 827 ratings
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This episode of America's National Parks Podcast delves into the fascinating world of the Northern Elephant Seal, including its near-extinction in the 1800s due to overhunting and the subsequent discovery of remnant populations in Mexico. Protective legislation was eventually put in place, allowing the species to rebound and return to the California coastline to breed.

Written by Dr. Charlotte Hacker
Edited by Peter Xiong
Hosted By Jason Epperson