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Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) after harem and breeding season
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Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) after harem and breeding season
Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) after harem and breeding season. Young bulls fighting and establishing pecking order Falkland Islands
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Battle of the Beach - Southern Elephant Seals Duke it Out for Supremacy!
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. In this epic snapshot captured by Martin Zwick, we witness the aftermath of a wild harem and breeding season on the Falkland Islands. These magnificent creatures, known as Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina), have just concluded their intense courtship rituals, leaving behind a sandy battlefield strewn with exhausted bulls. As the sun shines brightly over this subpolar paradise, young bulls engage in fierce combat to establish their pecking order within the colony. With noses raised high and trunks flailing about like swords, these carnivorous giants spar for dominance in an awe-inspiring display of strength. The photograph showcases not only the sheer size of these incredible animals but also their unique features. From their earless seal appearance to their unmistakable proboscis-like snouts, everything about them screams power and grandeur. And boy, do they pack some serious weight! Just take a look at those fat rolls! While we can't help but marvel at this mesmerizing scene from afar, let's remember that commercial use is off-limits here. So let's appreciate Martin Zwick's remarkable talent in capturing nature's raw beauty without any ulterior motives – just pure admiration for Mother Earth's wonders!
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