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Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) approaching camera, Cedros Island
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Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) approaching camera, Cedros Island
Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) approaching camera, Cedros Island, Pacific Ocean, Baja California, Mexico, May
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Baja California Peninsula Central America Curiosity Elephant Seals Mexico Mirounga Pacific Ocean Phocidae Pinnipedia Pinnipeds Temperate True Seal Carnivora Mirounga Angustirostris Northern Elephant Seal Saltwater
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Say cheese! This curious Northern elephant seal knows how to strike a pose!
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. In this photo, taken by Claudio Contreras at Cedros Island in the Pacific Ocean, Baja California, Mexico, we witness an incredible close-up encounter with one of nature's most fascinating creatures. The Northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) confidently approaches the camera with a mixture of intrigue and playfulness. With its large size and distinctive trunk-like nose, this true seal captures our attention as it gracefully glides through the temperate saltwater. Its sleek body is perfectly adapted for life in the marine world, making it a master swimmer. As we admire this magnificent mammal's portrait underwater, we can't help but be captivated by its expressive eyes and whiskered face. It seems as though this charming creature understands the concept of photography and wants to leave its mark on film! This snapshot showcases not only the beauty of wildlife but also highlights our shared connection with these amazing animals that inhabit our planet's oceans. So next time you're exploring nature or diving into new adventures like Claudio Contreras did here, keep your cameras ready because you never know when an inquisitive Northern elephant seal might come swimming your way!
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