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  • Portrait of Lioness (Panthera leo) resting at dusk, Okavango Delta, Botswana
    01030041Lioness.jpg
  • White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) resting at mid day<br />
Private Game Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20120219_White_Rhinoceros_Resting_37.tif
  • White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) resting at mid day<br />
Private Game Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20120219_White_Rhinoceros_Resting_36.tif
  • White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) resting at mid day<br />
Private Game Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20120219_White_Rhinoceros_Resting_31.tif
  • White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) resting at mid day<br />
Private Game Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20120219_White_Rhinoceros_Resting_30.tif
  • White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) resting at mid day<br />
Private Game Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20120219_White_Rhinoceros_Resting_10.tif
  • White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) resting at mid day<br />
Private Game Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20120219_White_Rhinoceros_Resting_8.tif
  • White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) resting at mid day<br />
Private Game Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20120219_White_Rhinoceros_Resting_4.tif
  • White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) resting at mid day<br />
Private Game Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20120219_White_Rhinoceros_Resting_1.tif
  • White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) resting at mid day<br />
Private Game Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20120219_White_Rhinoceros_Resting_35.jpg
  • White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) resting at mid day<br />
Private Game Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20120219_White_Rhinoceros_Resting_45.tif
  • White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) resting at mid day<br />
Private Game Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20120219_White_Rhinoceros_Resting_40.tif
  • White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) resting at mid day<br />
Private Game Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20120219_White_Rhinoceros_Resting_35.tif
  • White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) resting at mid day<br />
Private Game Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20120219_White_Rhinoceros_Resting_28.tif
  • White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) resting at mid day<br />
Private Game Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20120219_White_Rhinoceros_Resting_23.tif
  • White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) resting at mid day<br />
Private Game Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20120219_White_Rhinoceros_Resting_3.tif
  • White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) resting at mid day<br />
Private Game Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20120219_White_Rhinoceros_Resting_31.jpg
  • Leopard (Panthera pardus) Female coming down from a tree.  Savuti Channal, Linyanti area. BOTSWANA. Southern Africa.<br />
HABITAT: Found in every habitat and generally survive even near urban areas.<br />
STATUS: Common although numbers are declining in hunting areas and where they come into conflict with cattle farmers.<br />
They are medium sized cats weighing about 60 - 80 kg's with a shoulder height of 70cm. Weight-for-weight the leopard is the strongest of the cats with the incredible ability to carry a carcass weighing up to three times its own weight on the ground and to drag as much as 110kg's up a tree - to avoid competition from other predators. <br />
They usually hunt small to medium antelope, monkeys and occasionally a baboon and will scavenge food when possible. They tend to be solitary and secretive so are not often seen.
    FF64_Leopard.tif
  • Leopard (Panthera pardus) Female relaxing on the branch of a tree.  Savuti Channal, Linyanti area. BOTSWANA. Southern Africa.<br />
HABITAT: Found in every habitat and generally survive even near urban areas.<br />
STATUS: Common although numbers are declining in hunting areas and where they come into conflict with cattle farmers.<br />
They are medium sized cats weighing about 60 - 80 kg's with a shoulder height of 70cm. Weight-for-weight the leopard is the strongest of the cats with the incredible ability to carry a carcass weighing up to three times its own weight on the ground and to drag as much as 110kg's up a tree - to avoid competition from other predators. <br />
They usually hunt small to medium antelope, monkeys and occasionally a baboon and will scavenge food when possible. They tend to be solitary and secretive so are not often seen.
    F73_Leopard.jpg
  • Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus)<br />
Flores<br />
Indonesia
    20240613_Sperm_whale_65.TIF
  • Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus)<br />
Flores<br />
Indonesia
    20240613_Sperm_whale_56.TIF
  • Emperor Penguin Chick<br />
Aptenodytes forsteri<br />
Atka Bay rookery<br />
ANTARCTICA
    SPX 178 Emperor Penguin Chick.tif
  • Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS,<br />
Ecuador, South America
    20141210_Great_Blue_Heron_19.tif
  • Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS,<br />
Ecuador, South America
    20141210_Great_Blue_Heron_17.tif
  • Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS,<br />
Ecuador, South America
    20141210_Great_Blue_Heron_11.tif
  • Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS,<br />
Ecuador, South America
    20141210_Great_Blue_Heron_3.tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki) <br />
Puerto Villamil, Isabela Island, GALAPAGOS,  Ecuador, South America
    20170521_Galapagos_Sealion_on_boat_8...tif
  • King Penguin (Aptenodytes p. patagonica) lying down near colony.<br />
Volunteer Point, Johnson's Harbour, East Falkland Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
RANGE: Circumpolar, breeding on Subantarctic Islands. Extensive colonies found in South Georgia, Marion, Crozet, Kerguelen and Macquarie Islands. The Falklands represent its most northerly range. They are highly gregarious which probably accounts for it common association with colonies of Gentoo Penguins.<br />
King Penguins are the largest and most colourful penguins found in the Falklands. They have a unique breeding cycle. The incubation of one egg lasts for 54-55 days and chick rearing 11-12 months. As the complete cycle takes more than one year a pair will generally only breed twice in three years.
    VVVVVV3008 King Penguin.jpg
  • King Penguin (Aptenodytes p. patagonica) lying down on beach.<br />
Volunteer Point, Johnson's Harbour, East Falkland Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
RANGE: Circumpolar, breeding on Subantarctic Islands. Extensive colonies found in South Georgia, Marion, Crozet, Kerguelen and Macquarie Islands. The Falklands represent its most northerly range. They are highly gregarious which probably accounts for it common association with colonies of Gentoo Penguins.<br />
King Penguins are the largest and most colourful penguins found in the Falklands. They have a unique breeding cycle. The incubation of one egg lasts for 54-55 days and chick rearing 11-12 months. As the complete cycle takes more than one year a pair will generally only breed twice in three years.
    VVV720 King Penguin.jpg
  • King Penguin (Aptenodytes p. patagonica) lying down near colony.<br />
Volunteer Point, Johnson's Harbour, East Falkland Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
RANGE: Circumpolar, breeding on Subantarctic Islands. Extensive colonies found in South Georgia, Marion, Crozet, Kerguelen and Macquarie Islands. The Falklands represent its most northerly range. They are highly gregarious which probably accounts for it common association with colonies of Gentoo Penguins.<br />
King Penguins are the largest and most colourful penguins found in the Falklands. They have a unique breeding cycle. The incubation of one egg lasts for 54-55 days and chick rearing 11-12 months. As the complete cycle takes more than one year a pair will generally only breed twice in three years.
    VVVVVV3009 King Penguin.jpg
  • King Penguin (Aptenodytes p. patagonica) lying down on beach.<br />
Volunteer Point, Johnson's Harbour, East Falkland Island. FALKLAND ISLANDS.<br />
RANGE: Circumpolar, breeding on Subantarctic Islands. Extensive colonies found in South Georgia, Marion, Crozet, Kerguelen and Macquarie Islands. The Falklands represent its most northerly range. They are highly gregarious which probably accounts for it common association with colonies of Gentoo Penguins.<br />
King Penguins are the largest and most colourful penguins found in the Falklands. They have a unique breeding cycle. The incubation of one egg lasts for 54-55 days and chick rearing 11-12 months. As the complete cycle takes more than one year a pair will generally only breed twice in three years.
    VV628 King Penguin.jpg
  • Galapagos Giant Tortoise resting & Lava Lizard<br />
Geochelone elephantophus<br />
Darwin Research Station<br />
Santa Cruz Island<br />
Galapagos Islands<br />
ECUADOR.  South America
    15290_Giant_Tortoise.tif
  • Black-backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas) & Elephant Dung Pillow<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Plains of Southern Africa, Angola and East Africa
    20120205_Black-backed_Jackal_&_Dung_...TIF
  • Black-backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas) & Elephant Dung Pillow<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Plains of Southern Africa, Angola and East Africa
    20120205_Black-backed_Jackal_&_Dung_...TIF
  • Black-backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas) & Elephant Dung Pillow<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Plains of Southern Africa, Angola and East Africa
    20120205_Black-backed_Jackal_&_Dung_...TIF
  • White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)<br />
Marataba, A section of the National Park, <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20131214_White_rhinoceros_15.tif
  • White rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum)<br />
Private Reserve, <br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Southern & East Africa<br />
ENDANGERED SPECIES
    20120915_White_rhinoceros_2.tif
  • Leopard (Panthera pardus)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout Sub-Saharan Africa except interior of South Africa. Also in Asia.
    20130226_Leopard_300.tif
  • Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)<br />
Female<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS,<br />
ECUADOR.  South America
    20141213_Magnificent_Frigatebird_56.tif
  • Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)<br />
Female<br />
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS,<br />
ECUADOR.  South America
    20141212_Magnificent_Frigatebird_4.tif
  • Foam nest frog (Chiromantis xerampelina)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Tropical lowveld, wooded savannah of north eastern Southern Africa
    20121204_Foam_nest_frog_160.tif
  • Foam nest frog (Chiromantis xerampelina)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Tropical lowveld, wooded savannah of north eastern Southern Africa
    20121204_Foam_nest_frog_94.tif
  • Foam nest frog (Chiromantis xerampelina)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Tropical lowveld, wooded savannah of north eastern Southern Africa
    20121204_Foam_nest_frog_13.tif
  • Foam nest frog (Chiromantis xerampelina)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Tropical lowveld, wooded savannah of north eastern Southern Africa
    20121204_Foam_nest_frog_31.tif
  • Foam nest frog (Chiromantis xerampelina)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Tropical lowveld, wooded savannah of north eastern Southern Africa
    20121204_Foam_nest_frog_7.tif
  • Foam nest frog (Chiromantis xerampelina)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Tropical lowveld, wooded savannah of north eastern Southern Africa
    20121127_Foam_nest_frog_14.tif
  • Foam nest frog (Chiromantis xerampelina)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Tropical lowveld, wooded savannah of north eastern Southern Africa
    20121127_Foam_nest_frog_7.tif
  • Foam nest frog (Chiromantis xerampelina) with nest<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Tropical lowveld, wooded savannah of north eastern Southern Africa
    20121126_Foam_nest_frog_4.tif
  • Foam Nest Frog (Chiromantis xerampelina)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Tropical lowveld, wooded savannah of north eastern Southern Africa
    20121122_Foam_Nest_Frog_12.tif
  • Foam Nest Frog (Chiromantis xerampelina)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Tropical lowveld, wooded savannah of north eastern Southern Africa
    20121122_Foam_Nest_Frog_14.tif
  • Foam nest frog (Chiromantis xerampelina)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Tropical lowveld, wooded savannah of north eastern Southern Africa
    20121122_Foam_nest_frog_42.tif
  • Foam nest frog (Chiromantis xerampelina)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Tropical lowveld, wooded savannah of north eastern Southern Africa
    20121122_Foam_nest_frog_38.tif
  • Foam Nest Frog (Chiromantis xerampelina)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Tropical lowveld, wooded savannah of north eastern Southern Africa
    20121122_Foam_Nest_Frog_10.tif
  • Foam Nest Frog (Chiromantis xerampelina)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Tropical lowveld, wooded savannah of north eastern Southern Africa
    20121122_Foam_Nest_Frog_5.tif
  • Foam Nest Frog (Chiromantis xerampelina) sitting on dead rat in pond<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Tropical lowveld, wooded savannah of north eastern Southern Africa
    20121121_Foam_Nest_Frog_on_rat_1.tif
  • Foam Nest Frog (Chiromantis xerampelina)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Tropical lowveld, wooded savannah of north eastern Southern Africa
    20121122_Foam_Nest_Frog_5.tif
  • Foam Nest Frog (Chiromantis xerampelina)<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Tropical lowveld, wooded savannah of north eastern Southern Africa
    20120212_Foam_Nest_Frog_18.tif
  • Foam Nest Frog (Chiromantis xerampelina)<br />
Marakele Private Reserve, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
Limpopo Province<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
HABITAT & RANGE: Tropical lowveld, wooded savannah of north eastern Southern Africa
    20120212_Foam_Nest_Frog_5.tif
  • Leopard  (Panthera pardus)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout Sub-Saharan Africa except interior of South Africa. Also in Asia.Leopard
    20130225_Leopard_206.jpg
  • Leopard  (Panthera pardus)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout Sub-Saharan Africa except interior of South Africa. Also in Asia.Leopard
    20130225_Leopard_215.jpg
  • Leopard  (Panthera pardus)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout Sub-Saharan Africa except interior of South Africa. Also in Asia.Leopard
    20130225_Leopard_174.jpg
  • Leopard  (Panthera pardus)<br />
Marataba, A section of the Marakele National Park, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
RANGE: Throughout Sub-Saharan Africa except interior of South Africa. Also in Asia.Leopard
    20130225_Leopard_123.jpg
  • Hubbard's Sportive Lemur (Lepilemur hubbardi) - previously assumed to be L. ruficaudatus<br />
Zombitse Reserve (high plateau between Isalo National Park and Tulear) MADAGASCAR. This reserve, only 21,500ha constitutes the last remnants of transition forest between the west & south floristic domains. It is a medium-sized nocturnal lemur with a long tail and one of the largest of the lepilemur species. Length: 500-560mm; Weight 500-800 grams. They cling vertically to tree trunks and jump large distances with their powerful hind legs. Tree holes or tree forks are the preferred sleep sites where they can be seen during the day resting. They are usually found singularly except during breeding season and when they have offspring. They are primarily folivorous although the fruits of some trees are also taken. It can tolerate leaves with high concentrations of potential toxins during the dry season and is even able to subsist on dry leaves. It may in some circumstances re-ingest its own faeces. During daytime resting this species is also known to have one of the lowest metabolic rates of any mammal. This is raised substantially prior to the night-time activity. This is a further adaption to help its survival on a very poor quality diet and also live at relatively high densities. A single young is born around October. At first the infant is carried by its mother in her mouth, it later clings to the fur on her back. When it is older still, the mother may leave or 'park' it in a tree hole or similar 'safe' site while she forages. They are preyed upon by  Madagascar long-eared owl (Asio madagascariensis), Madagascar harrier-hawk (Polyboroides radiatus) and fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox). The latter two being able to excavate it from its daytime holes.<br />
HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION: Dry deciduous forest of w. Madagascar. Onilahy River inland to Zombitse and n to the Manombolo River.<br />
THREATS: Forest fires are common in its range to increase cattle pasture. Also hunted.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA6643_Hubbard's_Sportive_Lemur.jpg
  • Hubbard's Sportive Lemur (Lepilemur hubbardi) - previously assumed to be L. ruficaudatus<br />
Zombitse Reserve (high plateau between Isalo National Park and Tulear) MADAGASCAR. This reserve, only 21,500ha constitutes the last remnants of transition forest between the west & south floristic domains. It is a medium-sized nocturnal lemur with a long tail and one of the largest of the lepilemur species. Length: 500-560mm; Weight 500-800 grams. They cling vertically to tree trunks and jump large distances with their powerful hind legs. Tree holes or tree forks are the preferred sleep sites where they can be seen during the day resting. They are usually found singularly except during breeding season and when they have offspring. They are primarily folivorous although the fruits of some trees are also taken. It can tolerate leaves with high concentrations of potential toxins during the dry season and is even able to subsist on dry leaves. It may in some circumstances re-ingest its own faeces. During daytime resting this species is also known to have one of the lowest metabolic rates of any mammal. This is raised substantially prior to the night-time activity. This is a further adaption to help its survival on a very poor quality diet and also live at relatively high densities. A single young is born around October. At first the infant is carried by its mother in her mouth, it later clings to the fur on her back. When it is older still, the mother may leave or 'park' it in a tree hole or similar 'safe' site while she forages. They are preyed upon by  Madagascar long-eared owl (Asio madagascariensis), Madagascar harrier-hawk (Polyboroides radiatus) and fosa (Cryptoprocta ferox). The latter two being able to excavate it from its daytime holes.<br />
HABITAT & DISTRIBUTION: Dry deciduous forest of w. Madagascar. Onilahy River inland to Zombitse and n to the Manombolo River.<br />
THREATS: Forest fires are common in its range to increase cattle pasture. Also hunted.<br />
ENDEMIC TO MADAGASCAR
    MA6642_Hubbard's_Sportive_Lemur.jpg
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141214_Galapagos_Sealion_46.tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
RABIDA ISLAND<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141216_Galapagos_Sealion_Mother_&_...tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
RABIDA ISLAND<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141216_Galapagos_Sealion_Mother_&_...tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
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  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)<br />
Punta Cevallos, Española or Hood Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individuals in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savegely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occures mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.
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  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)<br />
Gardner Bay, Española or Hood Island, GALAPAGOS ISLANDS<br />
ECUADOR.  South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individuals in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savegely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occures mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.
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  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki) on the waterfront with Domestic Dogs. (Sealions can contract canine diseases)<br />
Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristobal Island, GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savegely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occures mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.
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  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
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  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
RABIDA ISLAND<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
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  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
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  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
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  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
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  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
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  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141213_Galapagos_Sealion_Mother_&_...tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
RABIDA ISLAND<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141216_Galapagos_Sealion_Mother_&_...tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
RABIDA ISLAND<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
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  • Galapagos Sealion Pup (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141219_Galapagos_Sealion_Pup_287.tif
  • Galapagos Sealion Pup (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141219_Galapagos_Sealion_Pup_280.tif
  • Galapagos Sealion Pup (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141219_Galapagos_Sealion_Pup_278.tif
  • Galapagos Sealion Pup (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141219_Galapagos_Sealion_Pup_271.tif
  • Galapagos Sealion Pup (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141219_Galapagos_Sealion_Pup_262.tif
  • Galapagos Sealion Pup (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141219_Galapagos_Sealion_Pup_260.tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141219_Galapagos_Sealion_Mother_&_...tif
  • Galapagos Sealion Pup (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141219_Galapagos_Sealion_Pup_258.tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141219_Galapagos_Sealion_Mother_&_...tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141219_Galapagos_Sealion_Mother_&_...tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
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  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141219_Galapagos_Sealion_283.tif
  • Galapagos Sealion Pup (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141218_Galapagos_Sealion_Pup_246.tif
  • Galapagos Sealion Pup (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141216_Galapagos_Sealion_Pup_116.tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
RABIDA ISLAND<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141216_Galapagos_Sealion_Mother_&_...tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
RABIDA ISLAND<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141216_Galapagos_Sealion_Mother_&_...tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
RABIDA ISLAND<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141216_Galapagos_Sealion_Mother_&_...tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
RABIDA ISLAND<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141216_Galapagos_Sealion_Mother_&_...tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
RABIDA ISLAND<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
    20141216_Galapagos_Sealion_Mother_&_...tif
  • Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus wollebaeki)  <br />
Mother & new pup<br />
RABIDA ISLAND<br />
GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR. South America<br />
There are approximately 16,000 individual sealions in the archipelago and numbers are increasing. Males are much larger than females, weighing up to 250kg compared with 100kg in the females. They spend a large amount of time hauled up on sandy beaches. The males establish territories which are savagely defended from rivals. Young bachelors and unsuccessful bulls then leave the area and establish bachelor colonies on the outskirts of female haul-outs. Reproduction occurs mainly in the Garua season between July and December and will vary from Island to Island. Sealions are highly thigmotactic (seeking body contact) and loaf around in piles on the beaches. They are extremely efficient hunters, preferring sardines to other fish, so spend a considerable time resting or at play. Underwater they are well streamlined, lithe and acrobatic.<br />
ENDEMIC
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