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A wild Hawaiian monk seal on the beach.

This was taken at Poipi Beach in Kauai, Hawaii, where this Hawaiian monk seal came to rest on the warm sand.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2017
Date Uploaded: 10.2017
Photo Location: Koloa, Hawaii, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D5100
Copyright: © Ashley Lee