bull Elephant Seal, Mirounga augustirostris Point Piedras Blancas
A mature bull elephant seal, or beachmaster as they are commonly known, will protect a stretch of beach that holds the most females that have come to shore to pup. The stronger and more vigorus the defence of his territory the more females he is likely to mate with.
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Location: Point Piedras Blancas, California, USA
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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