Grey Seals (Halichoerus grypus). Resting, lying, heads raised, on the beach sand surface. True pair, darker bull or male behind, left, cow or female,

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Grey Seals (Halichoerus grypus). Resting, lying, heads raised, on the beach sand surface. True pair, darker bull or male behind, left, cow or female, front. Size and colour illustrating sexual dimorphism. She has drying blood on her muzzle having just given birth. Bull awaiting opportunity to mate. Eye contact. Sensitive. Waxham, Norfolk.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
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