Mirounga augustirostris Point Piedras Blancas California USA

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Yearling Elephant Seals lie in the warming winter sun on the beach they were pupped the year previously

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Size: 5300px × 3544px
Location: Point Piedras Blancas California USA
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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