With the arrival of the first (and so far, the only) pregnant elephant seal cow on Sand Flat – Drip, a 16-year-old cow born on SEFI in 1992 (see photo below of Drip with some amorous young subadults pining after her) – the battles between the males have started. 
Mauricio was the first bull to arrive. He lost a brief fight to Salvatore (see photo above; Mauricio is on the left) and is hanging out on the marine terrace. Rusty started off in
We also have resighted 2 of last year’s weaners that survived their first difficult year at sea. This immature below was born on the marine terrace of Sand Flat last year, and has returned for the fall haulout.
3 comments:
I can't believe there has already been a fight! How exciting! The key guys are back it seems, now I'm waiting for DMX!
Where is First Cow?
Yay for surviving weaners!!
Can't wait for DMX either! I think he could be a real player this year. Promise to keep you updated. Also waiting for First Cow, she arrived last year on Dec 15 so she is due soon.
-Monica
Thanks for the updates. HNY!
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