Bent Northrop Memorial Library

"This nonfiction book for middle readers tells the story of the Northern elephant seal, from being hunted to near extinction less than 100 years ago to their thriving population of more than 250,000 today. Illustrated with photos from the author."--

"Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to elephant seals"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the elephant seals, so named because of their size and the proboscis that the males have on their noses.