Elephant Seal Mother with Nursing Pup on Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:54:48 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures an intimate family scene of elephant seals hauled out on a sandy beach. In the foreground, an adult elephant seal appears alert with mouth open, lying next to a black-furred pup. Additional seals rest in the background, while numerous white gulls stand in shallow water along the shoreline. The composition shows the natural behavior of elephant seals during pupping season, with the dark sand and calm blue water creating a serene coastal atmosphere.
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