Travel Photography Photos tagged as seals
In the spring, the Baikal seals (nerpa) have their babies, and the tourists have a great opportunity to observe these unique endemic seals in their natural conditions.
Some of the seals at Moon Beach.
Feeding the seals at moon beach.
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These were on the rocks by the scenic overlook for Mendocino County.
The surf my be dangerous for people, but the seals really seem to enjoy playing in it. I suspect it is also a pretty good feeding ground for them.
This is about 100 feet from where the river empties into the Pacific Ocean. The seals come up onto the beach to get warm. Two volunteers keep watch during the day to keep people far enough away so they don't disturb the seals.
The adult elephant seals have already returned to sea to feed. These pups will learn how to swim and feed on their own.
The big bull is on the top, left, surrounded by cows and calves.
The elephant seals flip sand onto their backs while on the beach to keep cool and protect their skin from the sun.
These animals were almost hunted to extinction for their oil-rich blubber. They are protected now and making a comeback.