Photos tagged as elephant_seals

Elephant Seals along the Californian coast, Highway #1

During one of our stops along the Highway #1 we spotted an elephant seal colony. Huge males were lounging around with their scarred chests and overhanging noses that earned them their name.

• Date: 2 September 2011
• Photographer: TheDukes: gallery
• Location: San Mateo County, USA
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Elephant seal at the Ano Nuevo State Reserve, Californian coast, US

• Date: 2 September 2011
• Photographer: TheDukes: gallery
• Location: San Mateo County, USA
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Day 180 - Elephant Seal Harem

The big bull is on the top, left, surrounded by cows and calves.

• Date: 28 February 2008
• Photographer: jl98584: gallery
• Location: San Simeon, USA
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Day 180 - Elephant Seal Flipping Sand

The elephant seals flip sand onto their backs while on the beach to keep cool and protect their skin from the sun.

• Date: 28 February 2008
• Photographer: jl98584: gallery
• Location: San Simeon, USA
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Day 180 - Elephant Seal 3

These animals were almost hunted to extinction for their oil-rich blubber. They are protected now and making a comeback.

• Date: 28 February 2008
• Photographer: jl98584: gallery
• Location: San Simeon, USA
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Day 180 - Elephant Seal 1

The Elephant Seals only started returning to Point Piedras Blancas within the last decade.

• Date: 28 February 2008
• Photographer: jl98584: gallery
• Location: San Simeon, USA
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San Simeon Elephant seals

• Date: 2 August 2007
• Photographer: wuytserik: gallery
• Location: San Simeon, USA
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