A few nice animal images I found:
Massive Alpha Male Northern Elephant Seal basks in a creek near his harem.
Image by mikebaird
Massive Alpha Male Northern Elephant Seal basks in a creek near his harem. (1 of 3 images of this animal)
Northern Elephant Seal (M. angustirostris) scene at the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal coves north of the public viewing areas, and south of the Piedras Blancas Lightstation, both of which are just north of San Simeon, CA, 29 Dec 2011.
One of 10 Photos in a related set.
Birthing was common, as were alpha male battles for dominance.
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