Elephant seals are protected by state and federal laws, so viewers should stay 50 to 100 feet away from the behemoths.. Drones are prohibited at the beach, and dogs must remain on a leash and away ...

A moulting elephant seal has taken up residence on Gonzales Beach in recent days and started shedding its skin and fur as part of a completely natural, though slightly revolting, renewal process.

In the future, Ward said, if people see a large marine mammal on the beach, or observe one being harassed, they should call the Fisheries and Oceans Canada report line at 1-800-465-4336.

Elephant seal shuts down section of Beach Drive in Oak Bay Fisheries officers were en route to help corral the 500-pound creature, and the road will be reopened once Emerson is safe, police said.

The elephant seal pup arrived on Neskowin’s South Beach late afternoon on February 24. The next day he moved to North Beach Neskowin and settled in on the cove next to Hawk Creek until March 19th.

Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta The 43rd annual Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta will be Sept. 6-8. Pilots will begin inflating balloons at 7:30 a.m. at Lions Beach all three days.

The giant elephant sculptures on Miami Beach and 36th street are part of a traveling exhibit meant to bring attention to conservation. See them during Miami Art week.