It is breeding season for Northern Elephant Seals (Mirounga angustirostris) which means elephant seals are coming onshore to give birth and mate. Because elephant seal breeding grounds are also popular destinations for humans seeking to observe this once nearly extinct marine mammal, precautions are needed to ensure the safety of both the humans and the... Continue Reading →
Urban Observation of the Week: Seal in New York City
Marine mammals might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about the bright lights of the big city, but in the Inwood neighborhood of New York City (located at the very top of Manhattan), there has been an exciting visitor -- a male harbor seal (Phoca vitulina). Thanks to rescue and... Continue Reading →