"Rare Act of Altruism: Male Elephant Seal Saves Drowning Pup"

A group of wildlife biologists at the National Park Service observed a rare act of altruism by a bull elephant seal at Point Reyes National Seashore in California, as the male seal saved a drowning pup in a selfless act during mating season, contrary to their usual behavior focused on mating. The researchers noted that the male seal's intentional and deliberate actions to rescue the pup were a departure from their typical behavior, and after the successful rescue, the seal collapsed on the shore, showcasing a rare display of heroism in the animal kingdom.