Ross Seal vs Southern Elephant Seal
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Ross Seal
2.5 m
Human
1.75 m
Southern Elephant Seal
6 m
| Ross Seal | Southern Elephant Seal | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 129–216 kg | 400–2200 kg |
| Length | 2–2.5 m | 2.6–6 m |
| Lifespan | 15–25 yrs | 9–22 yrs |
| Gestation | 270 days | 335 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Nomadic | Migratory |
| Habitat | pack_ice, Ocean, open_ocean | Coast, Ocean |
| Family | Phocidae | Phocidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |