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Northern Elephant Seal - Study #1

Q1) The Northern Elephant Seal is one of two species of elephant seal. The other is the __?___.

Q2) Elephant seals derive their name from their great size and from the male's large proboscis, which is used in making extraordinarily loud roaring noises, especially during the mating competition. Proboscis means?

Q3) The males average 1,800 kg (4,000 lbs), while the females average __?__ pounds (kg).

Q4) There is a highly polygynous mating system, with a successful male able to impregnate up to __?__ females in one season.

Q5) The Northern Elephant Seal lives in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, migrating as far north as Alaska and the shores of California and __?__.

Q6) The Northern Elephant seal popualtion is currently at __?__ individuals. (2005)

Q7) The Northern Elephant Seal feeds on a wide range of over 30 fish and cephalopods, including squid, octopus, hagfish, ratfish and small __?__.

Q8) Male elephant seals can dive as deep as 1,500 meters/1,600 yards. True or False?

Q9) The average dive times are around __?__ minutes for males, and less for females.

Q10) Northern Elephant seals, especially juveniles, are preyed on by great white sharks and sometimes also by __?___.

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