Elephant Seals Scuffle (IMAGE) Cell Press Caption This photo shows two northern elephant seal males scuffling on the beach in San Mateo, California. Credit Nicolas Mathevon Usage Restrictions Credit required. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.