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A group of female
Northern Elephant Seals (
Mirounga angustirostris)
moulting on a beach near
San Simeon, California. In the summer, elephant seals undergo a
catastrophic moult, lasting about one month, during which they lose much of their fur and skin. They spend this time on beaches to preserve body heat, while they wait for the new fur to grow.
Photo credit: Helen Filatova
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