Elephant Seal Family Resting on Sandy Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:56:02 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures an intimate scene of elephant seals resting on a sandy beach. In the foreground, several dark-colored seal pups lie close to larger adult seals, including what appears to be a large pale-colored adult. The seals are resting on light-colored sand, with another large seal visible in the blurred background. The image captures the natural behavior of these marine mammals during their breeding season, showing the close proximity that pups maintain with adults for warmth and protection.
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