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Is an elephant seal a decomposer?
No, an elephant seal is not a decomposer. Elephant seals are marine mammals and primarily serve as predators in their ecosystem, feeding on fish and squid. Decomposers, such as bacteria and fungi, break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the environment. In contrast, elephant seals contribute to the food web by being part of the predator-prey dynamic.
What animals live in the Southern Ocean?
The Southern Ocean is home to a wide variety of marine animals, including whales (such as blue, humpback, and orca), seals (like elephant seals and crabeater seals), penguins (such as Adélie and emperor penguins), seabirds, and various species of fish and krill.
Is there another name for Sea Elephants?
A sea elephant, or elephant seal, is one of two species of large marine mammal. There are northern and southern species. Its name comes from the large proboscis of the males. Males are much bigger than females, and the southern species is larger than the northern. A male southern elephant seal can reach 6 metres in length and weigh up to 4 metric tonnes.
What is the only mammal in the world that cannot jump?
There are many mammals that are unable to jump. Elephants, hippos, manatees, seals and other aquatic mammals, sloths, burrowing subterranean rodents such as moles, etc.
Does seals eat penguins?
Yes, seals are predators of penguins and will hunt them for food. Penguins are a common prey for certain seal species, such as leopard seals and Antarctic fur seals.
Why are elephant seals are gray?
Because elephant seals are gray.
Why was Elephant island called Elephant island?
Elephant Island was named after the elephant seals that were spotted by the crew of the Endurance expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton in 1916. The island is known for its population of elephant seals, which are large marine mammals commonly found in sub-Antarctic regions.
What eats elephant seals?
Killer wales eat elephant seals
Why are elephant seals called elephant seals?
They are called elephant seals because they have long noses like a regular elephant.
What is the height of southern elephant seals?
The height of southern and northern elephant seals are around 6' to 6' 6" The height of southern and northern elephant seals are around 6' to 6' 6"
Do elephant seals have eggs or live babies?
When it comes to birth, elephant seals are perfectly normal mammals, with live births.
Types of seals?
Harbor seals, Elephant seals, Ross seals, Weddell seals, Antarctica Fur seals, Leopard seals and Navy seals.
Which marine mammals heart beats 7 times a minute and ours beats 70 time per minute?
Wales, seals and walrus all can reduce heart beats to that rate during a deep dive.
What is an elephant seals predator?
orca
Are the number of elephant seals increasing?
No
Are elephant seals mammals?
Yes
What is an elephant seals color?
Gray.
