Elephant seal mother and pup vocalize to one another constantly, likely to reassure the pup and confirm the maternal identity on a crowded beach. Central California. Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, California, USA
Image: 15421
Species: Mirounga angustirostris
Common name: Elephant seal
Location: Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, California, USA
Lat/Long: 35° 39' 54.32"N, 121° 16' 08.46"W (Coordinates: 35.66509°, -121.26902°)
Format: Digital 3:2
Other Names: elefante marino, sea elephant, sea cow
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