Elephant Seal Pups Vocalizing on Sandy Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:35:48 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures three elephant seal pups resting on a sandy beach. The pup on the left is vocalizing with its mouth wide open, displaying typical social behavior among juvenile seals. The pups appear to be molting, showing their characteristic dark gray fur against the lighter sand. In the background, several seabirds can be seen along the shoreline. The beach setting shows small pebbles and stones scattered across the sand, creating a natural coastal environment typical of elephant seal pupping grounds.
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