Elephant Seal Vital Statistics
Diving:
The average dive depth of an elephant seal is 1,000 to 3,000 feet (300 – 900 meters) with a maximum depth of over 5,000 feet (1,500 meters). Read on below to learn more interesting facts about the elephant seals at each stage of their lives.
Elephant Seal Pup
Length at birth: 3 – 4 feet (1 meter)
Weight at birth: 60 – 80 pounds (27 – 37 kilos)
Weight at weaning: 300 pounds (135 kilos)
Coat Color: Black for first 4- 6 weeks
Elephant Seal Adult Female
Length: 9 – 12 feet (2.5 – 4 meters)
Weight: 900 – 1,800 pounds (400 – 800 kilos)
Coat Color: Blond to light brown
Elephant Seal Adult Male or Bull
Length: 14 – 16 feet (4 – 5 meters)
Weight: 3,000 – 5,000 pounds (1,400 – 2,300 kilos)
Coat Color: Light to dark brown
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