Elephant Seal birth of baby ninene





Mirounga angustirostris			*Problems with Male Aggression 2*

This is the second video showing male agression. In this video taken from Camera 3 there are a number of images of the pup at rest and also escaping from the male.It was taken over the course of two days. The most violent action took place in the later part of the day. Caution: may not be suitable for children.

Click on this other video, for one scene showing the male grasping the pup by the back and evidence of bruising.

Video by Garry Fletcher on the afternoon and evening of
February 9 and 10, 2009 from the Marine Centre . ( 19 minutes)

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Mirounga angustirostris