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Southern Elephant Seals in Aitcho Island in the Shetland Islands. The elephant seal is the largest species in the world, surpassing even the walrus in size. The males grow to 20 feet and can weigh 4 tons..Aitcho Island is Located at 62˚24˚S 59˚47˚W and at the norhtern entrance to tthe English Strait.