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Why does the elephant seal have an inflatable nose?
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The huge elephant seal weighs up to 4 tons and has a trunk-like nose over 0.3 metres long. When excited, it can pump air into its nose to double its size. This probably acts as a display to frighten away enemies.
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Book:
1001
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Section:
Nature
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Chapter:
Sea Mammals
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