Northern Elephant Seal Pup with Mother at Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:35:43 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This intimate wildlife photograph captures a northern elephant seal pup sitting upright on the beach beside what appears to be its resting mother. The pup's dark, wet skin is covered with sand, and its distinctive whiskers are clearly visible as it tilts its head upward. The sandy beach setting shows the natural hauling-out behavior of these marine mammals. The soft, overcast lighting creates a muted palette that emphasizes the texture of the seals' skin and the surrounding sand.
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