harbor seal https://flic.kr/p/2ook35m Not my photo, but a truly outstanding shot - link to original photographer. #HarborSeal #Phoca_vitulina An example of a red-pelaged harbor seal. Red pelage is the result or iron oxide precipitates in the hair shaft of the seals coat. For more information on this phenomenon see: https://academic.oup.com/jmammal/article-abstract/74/3/588/940624?login=false