Elephant Seal rookery on a beach in San Simeon, California, USA.

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Elephant Seal rookery on a beach in San Simeon, California, USA. At the height of the breeding season a strong alpha male may have a harem of a dozen or more females surrounding him and with whom he will mate. After giving birth, the females will remain on the beach with their pup for three to five weeks. Piedras Blancas Lighthouse is in the distance.

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Size: 2704px × 4064px
Location: San Simeon, California, USA
Photo credit: © Janet Horton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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