Bull elephant seal, adult male, bellowing. Its huge proboscis is characteristic of male elephant seals. Scarring from combat with other males. Central California. Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, California, USA
Image: 15387
Species: Mirounga angustirostris
Common name: Elephant seal
Location: Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, California, USA
Lat/Long: 35° 39' 55.45"N, 121° 16' 07.12"W (Coordinates: 35.66540°, -121.26864°)
Format: Digital 2:3
Other Names: elefante marino, sea elephant, sea cow
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