Young Elephant Seal Vocalizing on Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:57:30 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This close-up photograph captures a young elephant seal with its mouth wide open, appearing to vocalize or communicate. The seal's skin shows natural molting patterns with darker patches against lighter gray-beige coloring. Its characteristic whiskers and pink mouth interior are prominently visible. The animal is positioned on sandy beach terrain with a blurred background suggesting a coastal environment. The seal appears to be in good health, displaying typical behavior for these marine mammals during their time hauled out on shore.
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