Galapagos Sea Lions – Mostly Sleeping
Slightly smaller than their Californian relatives, Galápagos sea lions range from 150 to 250 cm (59 to 98 in) in length and weigh between 50 to 250 kg (110 to 550 lb.), with the males averaging larger...
View ArticleGalapagos Sea Lion – Looking Up
Momentarily distracted from its sleep by humans, this sea lion lifts its head to check out what is going onFiled under: Animals, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Photography, South America, Travel Tagged:...
View ArticleGalapagos Sea Lion Basking
Being fairly social, and one of the most numerous species in the Galápagos archipelago, they are often spotted sun-bathing on sandy shores or rock groups or gliding gracefully through the surf. Their...
View ArticleGalapagos Sea Lion Against a Natural Backdrop
The wind and rain washed cliff with its interesting designs makes a great backdrop for this Galapagos sea lionFiled under: Animals, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Photography, South America, Travel...
View ArticleGalapagos Sea Lions – Feeding Pose
The Galapagos sea lion mothers will take the young pups with them into the water while nursing until around the 11th month, when the pups are weaned from their mother’s milk and become dependent on...
View ArticleGalapagos Sea Lions – Motherly Love
The static and social interaction between mother-offspring pairs is a central social unit in most mammalian groups, as well as these sea lions. The cow will nurture a pup for up to three years. In that...
View ArticleGalapagos Sea Lions – A Little Disagreement
Not only are sea lions social, they are also quite vocal. Adult males often bark in long, loud and distinctive repeated sequences. Females and juveniles do not produce this repetitive bark, but the...
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