Elephant Seal Mother and Pup at Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:55:39 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This intimate wildlife photograph captures a large adult elephant seal alongside her much smaller pup on a sandy beach. The massive mother, with her characteristic rounded body and light gray coloring, watches over her darker-coated pup who rests close by. The pup's distinctive large eyes and wrinkled skin are clearly visible. Another seal is partially visible on the right edge of the frame. The sandy substrate and natural lighting create an authentic documentary-style image of these marine mammals in their natural habitat during pupping season.
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