Do you like marine mammals? Then this is the post for you! I went to Año Nuevo to witness the final throes of the elephant seal mating season. First, I just have to say, ELEPHANT SEAL PUPS ARE CALLED WEANERS! They all huddle together and make the most adorable noises! We also saw some adult males fighting for territory/ females! Elephant seals are massive, but they move incredibly fast. Watching the males charge each other and collide was incredible! My group was just happy we weren't caught in the middle of their charge!
This is where we met our incredibly knowledgeable docent, who took us out to the dunes.
In the foreground we have a weaner pile! These creatures really enjoy a good snuggle ;)
This is the alpha male of the harem we were observing! He was close to 20 ft long!!!
Do you prefer observing wildlife in their natural habitat or a zoo? Comment below!
-Fly high, little birds!
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