Elephant Seal Pup Resting Among Adults at Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:52:19 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures a dark-colored elephant seal pup lying on sandy beach terrain, surrounded by several much larger adult seals. The pup displays the characteristic wrinkled, molting skin texture typical of young elephant seals. The setting shows a natural rookery with multiple seals resting on the beach, with blurred figures visible in the background. The lighting suggests daytime conditions with clear visibility of the animals' features and the sandy, slightly disturbed beach surface.
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