A large subadult male southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) showing the tendency for the species to accumulate huge fat deposits under the skin without deleterious effects on health. It serves a variety of purposes including a buffer against periodic food shortage,physical protection and bulk in fights,and insulation in extreme cold. This elephant seal was photographed on Seal Island in the Falklands / Malvinas | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Stewart, Paul D. |
Taille de l’image : | 5616 px × 3744 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |