A Mountain of Blubber

Yep, it's an animal. And yes, it appears to be mostly blubber. This elephant seal must be getting ready for the cold waters if he is eating enough to make him so huge. These guys make an impressive roar befitting of their enormous bulk.

Unfortunately, they are now an endangered species (which doesn't make sense; they're so ugly - who would hunt them?).

Photo courtesy: banoncom.com