An adult male elephant seal rests on a sandy beach, Mirounga angustirostris, Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, California

An adult male elephant seal rests on a sandy beach. He shows the enormous proboscis characteristic of male elephant seals, as well as considerable scarring on his neck from fighting with other males for territory. Central California. Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, USA

Species: Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris
Location: Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, California
Image ID: 15414
Format: Digital 3:2

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Categories:

Animal > Endangered / Threatened Species > Marine > Northern Elephant Seal
Animal > Pinniped > Northern Elephant Seal
Location > Protected Threatened and Significant Places > National Marine Sanctuaries > Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (California) > Piedras Blancas

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