Elephant Seal Pup Resting Beside Adult on Sandy Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:34:38 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures two elephant seals resting on white sand at Drakes Beach. In the foreground, a massive adult elephant seal with characteristic light gray coloring lies peacefully, its distinctive whiskers and facial features visible. Behind it, a darker-colored juvenile or pup rests closely, displaying the wrinkled skin folds typical of young elephant seals. The bright sunlight illuminates their bodies, creating strong contrast and revealing texture details in their skin. The sandy beach setting provides a natural backdrop for this moment of rest during what appears to be breeding or molting season.
Chronologically Adjacent
