Southern Elephant Seal vs Weddell Seal
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Southern Elephant Seal
6 m
Human
1.75 m
Weddell Seal
3.5 m
| Southern Elephant Seal | Weddell Seal | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 400–2200 kg | 400–600 kg |
| Length | 2.6–6 m | 2.5–3.5 m |
| Top Speed | – | 25 km/h |
| Lifespan | 9–22 yrs | 20–30 yrs |
| Gestation | 335 days | 270 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Cathemeral |
| Migration | Migratory | Resident |
| Habitat | Coast, Ocean | Ocean, Coast, Tundra |
| Regions | – | Antarctica |
| Family | Phocidae | Phocidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |