By 1884, it was believed that Elephant Seals had been wiped out. However, in 1892, a Smithsonian expedition stumbled upon what could have been the last 8 of the species on Guadalupe Island, and unfortunately, 7 of them were killed for the expedition’s collection.

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By 1884, it was believed that Elephant Seals had been wiped out. However, in 1892, a Smithsonian expedition stumbled upon what could have been the last 8 of the species on Guadalupe Island, and unfortunately, 7 of them were killed for the expedition's collection.
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By 1884, it was believed that Elephant Seals had been wiped out. However, in 1892, a Smithsonian expedition stumbled upon what could have been the last 8 of the species on Guadalupe Island, and unfortunately, 7 of them were killed for the expedition’s collection.

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