Southern elephant seals recover in Southern Africa, but global picture is mixed

Mongabay
Feb 18, 2026, 2:07 am244 ptsTop
The southern elephant seal population in South Africa has seen its conservation status improve from near threatened to least concern, with a recent assessment citing the absence of serious threats to the species’ breeding colonies. Elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) are native to sub-Antarctic islands,…

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