We know this from seal remains in middens (rubbish dumps) and material culture, including necklaces made from elephant seal teeth, which have been found in early Māori archaeological sites.

The pups born this season have been weaned and are now making their way into the ocean. Some might not quite make it.

SEASIDE, Ore. (KATU) — Beachgoers are being reminded to "share the shore" and give resting marine mammals ample space after a young elephant seal was found basking in the sun in Seaside this ...

In San Luis Obispo County, California these pups appear on nearby beaches, looking malnourished, with a depleted appearance. “They are coming in at 30 to 40 kg (65-90 lbs), belo ...

Elephant seal pups are only a month or two old ... They lose their baby teeth and get their permanent teeth, so they can hunt their own food. The better to eat fish with! Pups aren’t born ...

including necklaces made from elephant seal teeth, which have been found in early Māori archaeological sites. Archaeological remains from coastal sites in New Zealand and Tasmania indicate ...

including necklaces made from elephant seal teeth which have been found in early Māori archaeological sites. Archaeological remains from coastal sites in New Zealand and Tasmania indicate ...

including necklaces made from elephant seal teeth which have been found in early Māori archaeological sites. Archaeological remains from coastal sites in New Zealand and Tasmania indicate ...