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Elephant Seal - Young Bull Tramples Pup - January 30, 2021 - Point Reyes National Seashore

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A large dark colored elephant seal male galumphs across a rocky beach. In his path, are a lighter colored female and her jet black pup. On route, the male tramples the pup, as the female squawks in alarm. The male approaches another female and pup, this time knocking the pup over and causing it to roll out of the way.

Description

An 11-second-long video of an adolescent bull elephant seal trampling an elephant seal pup. Video taken on January 30, 2021.

Duration

11.211 seconds

Credit

NPS / Ellen Greenblatt

Date Created

01/30/2021

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