Elephant Seal Bellowing, Mirounga angustirostris, #15417

A bull elephant seal rears up on his foreflippers and bellows, warning nearby males not to enter his beach territory.  He is surrounded by smaller females (and several black pups) which comprise his harem.  Sandy beach rookery, winter, Central California. Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, USA, Mirounga angustirostris, natural history stock photograph, photo id 15417
A bull elephant seal rears up on his foreflippers and bellows, warning nearby males not to enter his beach territory. He is surrounded by smaller females (and several black pups) which comprise his harem. Sandy beach rookery, winter, Central California. Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, USA

Species: Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris
Location: Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, California
Image ID: 15417
Format: Digital 3:2
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