Elephant Seal Pup Resting on Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:41:44 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures a juvenile elephant seal lying on its side on a sandy beach, its characteristic bulbous nose and smooth skin clearly visible. The seal appears relaxed, resting on the beach with its distinctive wrinkled neck visible. In the soft-focused background, several seagulls stand on the sand, creating a peaceful coastal scene. The lighting suggests late afternoon or early morning, casting gentle shadows and highlighting the texture of both the seal's skin and the sandy beach surface scattered with small pebbles.
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