Mirounga augustirostris

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Young Elephant seals bask in the warm sun on a winters day

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Size: 5281px × 3567px
Location: Point Piedras Blancas California USA
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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