The seven Sea Lions of the Archipelago.
Dec 27, 2023 07:21:11 #
oldpsych
Loc: Indianapolis
LMG wrote:
More from the Galapagos. Sea Lions behave more like puppies than lions. Very playful and curious but seem to sleep a lot. A little clumsy on land but in water a Sea Lion will swim circles around you ... literally.
Great shots. Makes me want to go.
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LMG wrote:
More from the Galapagos. Sea Lions behave more like puppies than lions. Very playful and curious but seem to sleep a lot. A little clumsy on land but in water a Sea Lion will swim circles around you ... literally.
Great pix. By playful I hope you meant with each other. You shouldn't touch them or approach them too closely. I have no idea of the rules in the Galapagos. But where I live in California we have Seals, Sea Lions, and Elephant Seals. Not only is it illegal to bother them, but the Sea Lions may look cuddly but they are aggressive and the huge Elephant Seals can end you if angered.
Dec 27, 2023 10:42:17 #
I like this set especially the one looking at you with its head up side down.
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lamiaceae wrote:
Great pix. By playful I hope you meant with each other. You shouldn't touch them or approach them too closely. I have no idea of the rules in the Galapagos. But where I live in California we have Seals, Sea Lions, and Elephant Seals. Not only is it illegal to bother them, but the Sea Lions may look cuddly but they are aggressive and the huge Elephant Seals can end you if angered.
Nope, they were playful with humans. The humans interaction with wildlife is very different than anywhere else, and wildlife is better protected. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, The rule in the Galapagos is 6 feet between humans and wild life, unless approached. Sea Lions are not aggressive because they are not hunted or bothered by humans. There is always a naturalist present whether in the water or on land. I had birds land on me, Iguanas brush up against me, nudged by sea lions and followed by a hawk. The animals are very curious.
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