Mother and Pup Elephant Seals Resting on Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:34:30 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures an intimate moment between an elephant seal pup and its mother on a sandy beach. The darker-colored pup lies in the foreground, while a larger, lighter-colored adult seal rests behind it. Several other seals are visible in the background, indicating this is part of a breeding colony. The wet sand and peaceful poses suggest the seals are hauled out for rest during molting or breeding season. The image showcases the natural behavior of these marine mammals in their coastal habitat.
Chronologically Adjacent
