An adult male elephant seal rests on a wet beach. He displays 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.
Species: Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris
Location: Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, California
Image ID: 15443
Lat/Long: 35.66540, -121.26864 (Coordinates: 35° 39' 55.44" N, 121° 16' 7.10" W)
Format: Digital 3:2
Species: Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris
Location: Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, California
Image ID: 15443
Lat/Long: 35.66540, -121.26864 (Coordinates: 35° 39' 55.44" N, 121° 16' 7.10" W)
Format: Digital 3:2
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