Elephant Seal Pup and Adult Resting on Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:51:24 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This intimate wildlife photograph captures two elephant seals lounging on a sandy beach. The foreground features a light-colored elephant seal pup with distinctive large dark eyes and prominent whiskers, looking directly at the camera. Behind it rests a darker, more weathered adult seal. Both animals are covered in sand, showing signs of molting with patchy skin texture. The beach setting appears peaceful during what seems to be a rest period, with soft natural lighting highlighting the seals' features and the granular texture of the sand beneath them.
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