Elephant Seal Resting on Sandy Beach at Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:38:08 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures an elephant seal pup lying on sandy beach terrain. The seal's gray-brown skin shows the characteristic wrinkles and folds typical of the species, with visible whiskers around its snout. The animal appears to be resting on wet sand with scattered shells and debris. Other seals can be seen blurred in the background, suggesting this is a colony area. The lighting indicates natural daylight, and the composition provides a close, intimate view of the marine mammal in its natural coastal habitat.
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