Suzi Eszterhas Wildlife Photography

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Harbor Seal
Phoca vitulina
A young pup stashed on the beach by its mother while she feeds at sea. These pups temporarily left on beaches are often mistaken for orphans and unnecessarily "rescued" by well meaning people.
Point Lobos State Reserve, CA

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Harbor Seal<br />
Phoca vitulina<br />
A young pup stashed on the beach by its mother while she feeds at sea. These pups temporarily left on beaches are often mistaken for orphans and unnecessarily "rescued" by well meaning people.<br />
Point Lobos State Reserve, CA