"Altruistic Elephant Seal Saves Young Pup in Heroic Act"

A trio of ecologists has observed a male bull elephant seal performing an act of altruism by rescuing a distressed pup at Point Reyes, California. The researchers witnessed the bull expending energy to swim into the ocean and gently nudge the pup back to shore, an unusual behavior for these typically aggressive and energy-conserving animals. This unique event, captured in photographs, suggests a rare display of altruism in the animal kingdom.