Elephant Seal Mother and Pup Resting on Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:29:23 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This intimate wildlife photograph captures a northern elephant seal mother and her dark-colored newborn pup resting together on a sandy beach. The massive adult female, covered in sand and showing characteristic wrinkled skin, lies peacefully next to her much smaller pup who appears alert with dark fur. The overcast sky and calm ocean waters create a serene backdrop to this maternal scene. The beach is scattered with debris and other seals visible in the distant background, typical of an elephant seal rookery during pupping season.
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