basking elephant seals pacific shore near san simeon california usa |
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| Elephant seals resting and sunning themselves on a sandy beach along the Pacific Coast near San Simeon, California. This wildlife scene highlights the natural behaviour of these massive marine mammals during haul-out season. Surrounded by surf, dunes, and rugged coastline, the colony enjoys the tranquillity of the shoreline under clear coastal skiesâan iconic Central California coastal wildlife experience. |
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