Elephant Seal Mother with Dark Pups on Beach

Elephant Seal Mother with Dark Pups on Beach

Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:52:20 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups

This wildlife photograph captures an intimate family scene of elephant seals on a sandy beach. A large, light-colored adult elephant seal (likely a female) lies on the sand with at least two dark-colored pups resting nearby. The pups display the characteristic wrinkled skin and dark pelage of young elephant seals. In the background, numerous seabirds dot the beach and waterline, creating a serene coastal atmosphere. The image showcases the natural behavior of elephant seals during their breeding season at what appears to be a protected rookery site.

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