Sweet And Playful Galapagos Sea Lion
by Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Title
Sweet And Playful Galapagos Sea Lion
Artist
Venetia Featherstone-Witty
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
The Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) is a species of sea lion that exclusively breeds on the Galápagos Islands and – in smaller numbers – on Isla de la Plata (Ecuador). 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 loud bark, playful nature, and graceful agility in water make them the "welcoming party" of the islands.They are the smallest fur sea lions.
Galápagos sea lions can be found on each of the islands of the Galápagos archipelago. They have also colonized just offshore the mainland Ecuador at Isla de la Plata, and can be spotted from the Ecuadorian coast north to Isla Gorgona in Colombia. Records have also been made of sightings on Isla del Coco, which is about 500 km southwest of Costa Rica. The population on Isla del Coco is thought to be a vagrant population, while the population in the Galápagos archipelago is considered native.
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April 26th, 2017
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Meryl Goudey
My hubby said I looked this proud at graduation! L/F
Venetia Featherstone-Witty replied:
Congratulations on your graduation Meryl. You made me laugh - thanks for that :)