elephant seals molting on a beach of South Georgia

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After the mating season, male elephant seals gather on the beach to molt off the old skin and have the new one ready for season. This time they are unable to eat, so they just lay there, preserving energy until their new skin is ready

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Size: 3819px × 2469px
Location: South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Photo credit: © Kairi Aun / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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