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#Watchingthoseweanlings …
We've been #watchingthoseweanlings with our docents who have shared their best images of this season's pups. Many thanks to Phil Arnold and Max Fowles for their beautiful imagery. Join the Friends of the Elephant Seal in celebrating the success of the 2021 northern...
COVID 19 Update
COVID 19 Update-April 1, 2021 San Luis Obispo County is in the Red Tier- Substantial. The current restrictions requires 100% masking and physical distancing in all public spaces. Check here for all current restrictions. While current restrictions encourage...
Meet the Weanlings: Virtual Field Trip to the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery
As the Winter birthing and breeding season comes to an end at the Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery, the beaches are crowded with weaned pups, called weanlings. These adorable boys and girls are resting, playing, and learning to swim before they head out on their...
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