Confrontation / conflict. A couple of young Northern Elephant Seals, mirounga angustirostris, locked in a mock fight

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Two young Northern Elephant Seals, mirounga angustirostris, fight in the ocean for territory, status and rank. These are young adults who mostly mock fight each other until they confront the larger bulls

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Size: 5100px × 3310px
Location: San Simeon, California
Photo credit: © Eyal Nahmias / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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