Elephant Seal Family at Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:55:44 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures an adult elephant seal with its distinctive large, bulbous head and characteristic mouth agape in what appears to be a vocalization. Two smaller elephant seal pups rest nearby on the sandy beach. The adult's lighter-colored skin shows the typical molting patterns of elephant seals, while the pups display darker coloring. The scene takes place on sandy terrain with a shallow depression, suggesting a resting area the seals have created. The intimate composition captures a family group moment during pupping season.
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