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 angustirostrisLocation:
Piedras Blancas,
San Simeon,
CaliforniaImage ID:
15417Format: Digital 3:2
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