While they may be cute, let the elephant seals remain.
Many seals have taken over the beaches at Point Reyes National Seashore, California. Although they may seem friendly and cute, park rangers warn that they can be aggressive if they feel threatened.
A photo of a beach populated by seals was posted on Facebook by the Point Reyes National Seashore. The image shows many seals laying together on the beach in large groups. They appear calm and peaceful.
The post says, “Did know that elephant seals were protected by law.” The Marine Mammal Protection Act was established in 1972 and prohibits harassment or harm to all marine mammals. Harassment refers to any action that could injure or disrupt an animal’s natural behavior. You can disturb an elephant seal by making loud noises, getting close to them, touching or touching them, trying for a response, feeding them or any other interaction with them.
“We recommend that you stay at least 25 feet (or two cars) away from any elephant seals that are found outside of closed areas.” For the safety and safety of the breeding colonies, visitors are not permitted to enter them.
It is still early in the winter breeding season, so it is difficult to determine how many seals have been seen on the beaches.
SF Gate reports that officials expect a new record to break this year. Many seals have already arrived and spread to other parts of the country.
Visitors centers have seen seals, and parking lots can show evidence of these animals.
The breeding season can make seals aggressive. It’s not a good idea for elephant seals to fight one another as they can reach 5,000 pounds.
