200K views · 7.8K reactions | This giant northern elephant seal is the "beachmaster", meaning he has to protect his harem of females from rival males to maintain his dominance and mating rights. This often leads to bloody battles... | BBC Earth | Facebook

Guess who's back: The elephant seal that made a dramatic visit to a Victorian seaside town has graced another beach with his presence. ‘Henry the IV’ was spotted at Blairgowrie Beach on the Mornington Peninsula, days after visiting where he disrupted traffic and smashed windows at a service station. Authorities have closed public access to area where the 500kg mammal is currently resting. Read the latest news: www.sbs.com.au/news | SBS News

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Northern elephant seals had been hunted to the brink of extinction by the mid-1800s—but as their numbers recover, researchers are revealing some amazing discoveries about the marine mammals. | National Geographic