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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga Leonina) bull, portrait full face with threat or challenge display securing harem during mating season, Island of South Georgia. Date: 02/12/2008
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Antarctic Behavior Blubber Bull Carnivore Challenge Dimorphism Display Elephant Georgia Hemisphere Huge Large Leonina Martin Mirounga Nose Pinniped Proboscis Seal Sexual Southern Teeth Threat Trunk Zwick
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. In this snapshot captured by Martin Zwick from Ardea Picture Library, we are introduced to DDE-90023352 - a Southern Elephant Seal bull who is not afraid to show off his dominance during mating season on the Island of South Georgia. With his enormous size and threatening display, it's clear that this charming gentleman means business when it comes to securing his harem. His full-face portrait showcases every intricate detail of his magnificent features – from his massive jaw and impressive teeth to his comically large nose or "proboscis". Don't be fooled by those adorable puppy-dog eyes; this carnivorous pinniped knows how to hold its ground! With an intimidating presence like no other in the animal kingdom, he proves that size does matter when it comes to asserting dominance. The dimorphism between males and females is evident here as well – while our bull boasts a physique worthy of admiration (and envy), female elephant seals tend to be smaller in comparison. So next time you're feeling down or need a confidence boost, just remember: if DDE-90023352 can command respect with such finesse and style, so can you!
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