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143428
Southern Elephant Seal Mirounga leonina Length 2-3m, weight 400-850kg Massive seal. Male is up to four times larger than female, with distinctive proboscis. Breeds on Sub-Antarctic islands, notably South Georgia.
Filename:
143428.jpg
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2362x3543 / 4.3MB
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Date:
27 Nov 2006
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Credit:
DAVID OSBORN/NPL
Copyright:
© DAVID OSBORN/Nature Photographers
Model Release:
No
Property Release:
No
Restrictions:
Nature Photographers Ltd., West Wit, New Road, Little London, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 5EU. Tel: +44(0)1256 850661 web: www.naturephotographers.co.uk
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