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Mirounga angustirostris
Spotted these two Northern Elephant Seal pups sizing each other up...very cute.
Beach along Chimney Rock, Point Reyes National Seashore, CA.
The northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) is one of two species of elephant seal (the other is the southern elephant seal). It is a member of the family Phocidae ("true seals"). Elephant seals derive their name from their great size and from the male's large proboscis, which is used in making extraordinarily loud roaring noises, especially during the mating competition. Sexual dimorphism in size is great: The males can grow to 14 ft (4 m) and 5,000 lb (2,300 kg), while the females grow to 11 ft (3 m) and 1,400 lb (640 kg). Correspondingly, the mating system is highly polygynous; a successful male is able to impregnate up to 50 females in one season. Wikipedia
Spotted on Apr 12, 2014
Submitted on Nov 24, 2014
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Thank you thiago1!