Young Elephant Seal Pup Resting on Sandy Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:51:23 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
A close-up portrait of a young elephant seal pup lying on sandy beach terrain. The pup has smooth, light gray skin with darker spots and patches, characteristic of molting or sandy coating. Its large, dark eyes gaze directly at the camera while prominent whiskers frame its face. Another darker-colored seal is visible resting beside it in the background. The lighting captures fine details of the pup's skin texture and facial features, creating an intimate wildlife moment during what appears to be the breeding or molting season.
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