Emaciated Elephant Seal Pup on Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:39:03 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This photograph captures a critically thin elephant seal pup lying on sandy beach terrain. The animal's ribs are starkly visible through its dark, wet-looking skin, indicating severe malnourishment or illness. The pup appears lethargic, resting on its side with its distinctive whiskered snout and large dark eye visible. The surrounding sand shows various tracks and shadows, suggesting this is an active beach area. The animal's condition is visibly poor, making this a documentation of wildlife in distress rather than healthy marine mammal behavior.
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