Hawaiian Monk Seal rests on Poipu Beach in Kauai. The monk seal, an endangered species, will often sleep in the sand for hours during the day.

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Location: Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii
Photo credit: © MK Photo / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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