Image: Galapagos sea lion with pup on sand - DPLA - 06e782a13c1d5f668b443a1b3273c587

Description: 35 mm slide; color. Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Animalia; Phylum: Chordata; Class: Mammalia; Order: Carnivora; Family: Otariidae; Genus: Zalophus; Genus species: Zalophus californicus. Animal characteristics: Head-Body Length: male: 220 cm, female: 180 cm; Weight: male: 275 kg, female: 91 kg; Identification: The Galapagos sea lion has a dark chestnut brown coloration; Habitat: Coasts and islands; Diet: Carnivore: fish, octopus, squid; Reproduction: Mating occurs a few days after females give birth to a single calf in May-January. Calves are weaned anywhere from 5-12 months of age; Social Structure: Groups of sea lions can be seen in the breeding and nonbreeding seasons; Behavior: Males establish territories only during the breeding season; Status: No special status; Interesting Facts: Because of its trainability, the Galapagos sea lion is the most commonly seen species in marine shows.
Title: Galapagos sea lion with pup on sand
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