Elephant Seal Pup Resting Beside Adult on Beach

Elephant Seal Pup Resting Beside Adult on Beach

Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:36:05 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups

This wildlife photograph captures an intimate moment between an elephant seal pup and an adult seal resting on a sandy beach. The smaller pup, with its darker, wrinkled skin, lies close to the larger adult's body. The beach setting shows scattered rocks and pebbles in the background, with a soft, overcast lighting that creates a gentle, natural atmosphere. The seals appear to be resting peacefully during what seems to be a breeding or nursing season at this coastal rookery.

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