Elephant Seal Family Resting on Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:52:23 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures a family group of elephant seals hauled out on a beach. Two large, light-colored adult seals rest on the sand with two smaller, dark-furred pups nestled close by. The adults' massive, streamlined bodies contrast with the wrinkled, nearly black skin of the young pups. In the soft-focused background, several white seabirds stand on the beach, while the pale blue sky creates a serene coastal atmosphere. The image documents the breeding season behavior of these marine mammals.
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