Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris

Adult male elephant seal lies on the beach, displaying the huge proboscis which is characteristic of the species. Winter, Central California. Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, USA, Mirounga angustirostris, natural history stock photograph, photo id 15541
Adult male elephant seal lies on the beach, displaying the huge proboscis which is characteristic of the species. Winter, Central California. Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, USA

Species: Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris
Location: Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, California
Image ID: 15541
Format: Digital 3:2
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