San Miguel Island

Santa Rosa Island

San Nicolas Island

Santa Barbara Island

San Clemente Island

Piedras Blancas

Ano Nuevo Mainland

Ano Nuevo Island

Southeast Farallon Islands

Pt. Reyes


Elephant Seal Trivia


1. Northern Elephant Seals are related to which house hold pet:

A)Parrot

B)Cat

C)Dog

D)Mouse

2. How many pups does a female elephant seal have at a time?

A)one

B)two

C)four

D)none of the above

3. Mother elephant seals teach their pups how to swim and forage:

True

False

4. After the mother departs for the sea, what is the pup called?

A)orphan

B)stray

C)weaner

D)moocher



5. Northern elephant seals were hunted in the 1800's for their

A)blubber

B)fur

C)teeth

D)none of the above



6. One male elephant seal could yield 25 gallons of oil

A)True

B)False

7. When viewing elephant seals you must remain at least

A)10 feet away

B)20 feet away

C)50 feet away

D)100 feet away

8. Elephant seals are the largest pinnipeds (true and eared seals)

A)True

B)False

9. During the breeding season, female elephant seals form groups called:

A)Harems

B)Pods

C)Rafts

D)None of the above

10. Northern elephant seal breeding season is from:

A)July-Oct

B)Dec-Mar

C)Apr-Aug

D)Oct-Jan

11. What kind of elephant seal is someone referring to when they call it a "black coat"?

A)Adult Male

B)Pup

C)Female

D)Juvenile

12. Why are some weaners referred to as "Super Weaners"?

A)They are larger than the other weaners

B)They are faster than the other weaners

C)They are older than the other weaners

D)They are super cute

13. Female elephant seals referred to as Chicks?

A)True

B)False

14. What should you do if you see an injuried marine mammal on a beach?

A)Try to help it yourself

B)Take it home

C)Don't do anything

D)Call the marine mammal center

K. West  - 11/27/00