Grey Seal Halichoerus grypus


Unlike other seals the grey Seal bulls are not territorial and they compete for females without establishing a harem in a defined area adding to the chaos of the rookery


Size: 5200px × 3467px
Location: Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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