Subadult male elephant seals mock jousting, preparing the rear territorial battles they will pursue when they mature. Rocky beach, winter, Central California. Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, USA
Species: Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris
Location: Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, California
Image ID: 15464
Format: Digital 2:3
Species: Elephant seal, Mirounga angustirostris
Location: Piedras Blancas, San Simeon, California
Image ID: 15464
Format: Digital 2:3
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