Northern Elephant Seal Mother and Pup at Rest
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:35:50 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures an adult northern elephant seal with her small black pup lying on sandy terrain. The mother appears to be vocalizing or calling, with her mouth slightly open, while the dark-colored pup rests nearby on the wet sand. The beach setting shows characteristic tire or track marks in the sand, and the lighting suggests either early morning or late afternoon. The image beautifully documents the maternal bond during the breeding season when elephant seals haul out on California beaches to give birth and nurse their young.
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