Elephant Seal Pup Resting on Sandy Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:34:40 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This intimate wildlife photograph captures a young elephant seal pup resting closely against what appears to be its mother on a sandy beach. The pup's characteristic whiskered snout and dark, expressive eyes are prominently featured as it drapes itself over the adult's body. Both seals are covered in light sand, suggesting they've been hauled out for some time. The soft natural lighting highlights the textures of their skin and the surrounding beach environment, while other seals can be seen blurred in the background, indicating a larger colony presence.
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