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4 Tons of Fun

4 Tons of Fun

This nosy animal, called the southern elephant seal, is the world’s biggest seal. With a top weight of 8,000 pounds (or 4 tons!) they aren’t quite as heavy as an elephant. But male elephant seals do have an extra-long, extra-silly nose, sort of like an elephant’s trunk. Unlike an elephant, though, these big creatures can hold their breath underwater for 100 minutes, as long as a whale can! It’s obvious this animal earns a seal of approval.
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