In almost every animal species on Earth, equal numbers of males and females are conceived. Why is that? Especially in populations like lions or elephant seals, where most males don’t get to mate? That’s survival of the laziest, not...

You've heard of the battle of the sexes—but these 7 animal species take it pretty seriously. Join Michael Aranda for a new episode of SciShow and learn about these animals with pretty big sex-related disputes.

Generally, when you think of carbon monoxide, nothing good comes to mind. And that’s… pretty reasonable. But elephant seals show us how we might be able to use carbon monoxide as an effective therapy for heart attacks and strokes.

Hank’s up to his old tricks again as he faces off against SciShow Senior Producer and Host Caitlin Hofmeister. Can she see through his lies and win her patron the prize?

Lice don’t just thrive in the biomes of body hair and fur, they can also live in a place that seems like it should be bug-free: the oceans.

Elephant seals are among the only known animals on earth to migrate twice a year, but how they do it makes the already incredible feat even more astounding.

Animals and plants come in an amazing variety of shapes, sizes and colors. And in some species, they take it pretty extreme to deal with the battles within and between sexes.

Join Wes Larson and the UC Santa Cruz team for an exciting expedition to track and study elephant seals, revealing their crucial role in ocean research.

In this week’s episode, we discover secrets in buried soils; we learn how elephant seals protect their organs when diving; we learn about Amulet -- the future in wearable technology; and, finally, we explore the fast-moving Thwaites...

Male elephant seals have rhythmic names that they keep throughout their lives and it looks like they also have naming trends.

Join Maddie and Greg as they stop off on their Californian Road trip to see the incredible Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery!

This video provides an entertaining and educational exploration of the differences between sea lions and seals. It discusses their physical characteristics, behaviors, habitats, and the challenges they face in the wild. Viewers will gain...

On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote teams up with Año Nuevo Reserve Director, Dr. Patrick Robinson, to assist with his Elephant Seal research for the Costa Lab at the University of California Santa Cruz. Coyote and Dr. Patrick’s...

Photographer and storyteller Jefferson Graham showcases the best of Big Sur in this week's episode of Photowalks.