On the beach just north of Hearst Castle, a large group of elephant seals have "moved in" in the past few years. They bear their young and mate before heading back to the ocean. The location provides a rare opportunity to see the animals up close but with no danger to them or us.
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 Elephant Seals on the Beach |  Male Coming Ashore |  Male Bellowing |  Large Male Elephant Seal |
 Sleeping Female Elephant Seal |  Mother and Pup |  Newborn Pup |  Young Elephant Seal Nursing |
 Flipping Sand |
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