Articles related to "Elephant Seals"

North of San Simeon, California along Pacific Coast Highway, hundreds of elephant seals cover the Piedras Blancas beach in January and February.

Visiting San Simeon's elephant seal colony can be combined with a trip to Hearst Castle but you may find yourself entranced by these aquatic giants and forget the castle.

Northern elephant seals have made a huge comeback after facing near extinction but it is their diving and fasting capabilities that researchers are most interested in now

Nibbles, a juvenile elephant seal has been attacking other inhabitants at the mouth of the Russian River. Some possible reasons are based in his species' natural history

Breeding season of the elephant seals bring hoards of mammals as well as humans to the shores of Año Nuevo State Natural Reserve to observe this incredible process.

Antarctic Mission takes the viewer on a visually stunning journey to the Antarctic Circle, exploring the frozen continent and the changes brought on by global warming.

There are many sights to see while driving Route 1 through Big Sur, California. This article offers tips on the best, must-see attractions between Cambria and Carmel, CA.

Driving the Californian Coast is for those seeking sun, surf, wine, beautiful scenery and amazing Redwood forests.

Antarctic & Sub-Antarctic Fur Seals, Southern Elephant Seals, Crabeater Seals, Leopard Seals, Weddell Seals, & Ross Seals. What are they like, and where are they found?

Peninsula Valdes offers unique opportunities to view abundant and varied wildlife, including sea lions, elephant seals, penguins, orcas, and the Southern Right Whale

This article describes wineries and tasting rooms in the unique towns and villages of California's Central Coast, convenient stops for those traveling Highway 1.

Aiding local people leads to protection of the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal on the Saharan coast of Africa. Red tide caused loss of many monk seals.

Designation of fourth largest MPA protects a South African biodiversity hotspot, which is home to seals, whales and seabirds, from illegal fisheries and other threats

Stars Elijah Wood and Robin Williams have confirmed that they will return in a sequel to 2006's animated hit Happy Feet.

Students learn how to create and develop their own nature journal using technology and non-technology resources as they follow the tenants of inquiry-based learning.

This article provides advice on how to plan a driving vacation along Highway One in the United States, including where to stop and when to go.

Walk along the beach, watch wildlife and relax in cozy oceanside accommodation at Pelican Cove Inn on California's Central Coast, just outside the rustic town of Cambria.

San Simeon is on the Central California Pacific Ocean coast along scenic Highway 101. Pet friendly hotels welcome dogs and cats in guest accommodations.

By using books and activities, talking about adoption with a child's class helps kids learn about one way of forming a family and that adoption is to be celebrated.

These tiny islands off the Pacific coast of Baja, Mexico may harbor the world's largest storm-petrel colony, along with Guadalupe fur seals and a host of other species.

A visit to Argentina is like visiting different countries due to a wide rage of scenery and weather conditions. It is necessary to organise the visit very well.

Tagging Of Pacific Predators, a project of the Census of Marine Life, monitors ocean animals. May improve protection of endangered species and management of fisheries.

Here are guidelines for what to do for a beached whale, porpoise, dolphin, seal, sea lion or sea otter, whether dead or alive.

It would be easy to overlook Dunedin, but visitors willing to spend a few days exploring will find a charming city rich in both urban and natural attractions.

One of South America's best places for orca and whale watching is the wildlife sanctuary of Peninsula Valdes in Patagonia, along the Atlantic Coast of Argentina.

The Duke Power Company, when constructing the Cowans Ford Dam in 1963, created North Carolina's largest man-made lake, fed by the Catawba River, that's Norman's home.

McWay Falls emerges from the foliage of a Big Sur canyon and then drops over 80 feet to a sandy cove before being engulfed by the waves of the Pacific.

Avoid the crowds at Disneyland! Instead, have some fun on the beach while vacationing at one of these family-friendly California locales during spring break.