Elephant seals lazing in Piedras Blancas beach, Big Sur, California.

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Elephant seals lazing in Piedras Blancas beach, Big Sur, California. Previously almost hunted to extinction, now protected by the Marine Mammal Protection act. One of many amazing and surprising Californian attractions.

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Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Piedras Blancas beach, Big Sur, California, USA
Photo credit: © Brendon Loy / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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