Newborn Elephant Seal Pup Resting Beside Mother
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:52:32 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This intimate wildlife photograph captures a very young elephant seal pup, still showing its dark natal coat, resting on a sandy beach beside its much larger mother. The pup appears to be only days old, lying motionless on the sand while the adult seal's massive body dominates the background. The beach setting shows pale sand with scattered pebbles, and the soft lighting suggests overcast conditions. Additional seals can be seen blurred in the distant background, indicating this is part of a larger breeding colony.
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