Elephant Seal Pup and Adult at Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:55:29 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures an endearing scene of elephant seals on a beach. In the foreground, a small dark-colored pup with large expressive eyes looks directly at the camera, while behind it an adult seal has its mouth wide open, displaying prominent whiskers and appearing to vocalize or yawn. The animals are resting on sandy terrain, with their characteristic blubbery bodies and molted skin visible. The lighting is natural and diffused, creating subtle shadows across the sand and highlighting the textures of the seals' skin.
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