In Gold Bay on South Georgia Island, moulting southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) lie together, near king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus).

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In Gold Bay on South Georgia Island, three moulting southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) lying together near a stream, with king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) in the background.

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Size: 4000px × 2980px
Location: Gold Bay, South Georgia Island
Photo credit: © Cheryl Ramalho / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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