The first northern elephant seal pup of the season was born Sunday on Drakes Beach, officials said. The National Parks ...

Elephant seal birthing and mating season is underway along the Central Coast. Wildlife officials say beaches near San Simeon ...

The air crackled with excitement all week. Docents messaged each other, watching over a pregnant seal squirming on the beach. Soon, soon, the first pup would arrive. ‘Tis the season! After a long day ...

Northern elephant seals are protected by federal law, and disturbing them during fasting and breeding can cause stress, ...

Elephant seals are huge, gray and blubbery. They have a big snout and a very distinctive voice. (SOUNDBITE OF ELEPHANT SEAL GRUNTING) SUMMERS: But despite the obvious differences, elephant seals ...