Young Elephant Seal Vocalizing at Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:52:54 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This close-up photograph captures a young elephant seal with its mouth wide open in what appears to be a vocal display. The seal's face dominates the frame, showing detailed features including its characteristic bulbous nose, visible teeth, and pink tongue. The animal rests on sandy beach terrain with another seal visible in the lower right corner. The overcast lighting creates soft shadows that emphasize the seal's skin texture and facial wrinkles. This behavior is typical of elephant seals communicating or establishing territory within their colony.
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