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Point Reyes National Seashore is one of the best places in California to see northern elephant seals as they come ashore for breeding and molting. As you watch their behavior, remind yourself that we almost lost this opportunity forever. By 1910, fewer than 1,000 northern elephant seals were believed to be alive. When you observe the elephant seal colonies on the beach, remember they are here because we made decisions to change our lives and our relationship to the planet.

Completion of this unit, as a companion to your park field trip, will enable your students to observe and understand the amazing features and behaviors of northern elephant seals.

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