b'On a rocky island just off the coast of West Antarctica, ecologist Lars Boehme is standing face-to-face with a 1,500-pound elephant seal, eyeing the animal\\u2019s bulbous nose and jowls to see if he\\u2019s finished shedding his fur. When the seal opens his mouth wide to bellow, Boehme waves his hand in front of his face like he\\u2019s just smelled something foul.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'