Nature photographer Samuel Morris took a group of photos in which hundreds of elephant seals huddle closely together as they lie on a beach in Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery, near San Simeon on the Californian coast, U.S. /VCG Photo

The large animals leave no room for others as they enjoyed the sunshine. One of the elephant seals can be seen lifting its head. According to USA Today, the peak months for viewing elephant seals are from October through March and their population on San Simeon's shores can reach 17,000. /VCG Photo