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An immature Hookers Sea Lion stops visiting tourists as it becomes territorial about 'its' beach on Auckland Island. The dark coat and mane show this is a male. These sometimes are known as New Zealand Sea Lions. Another earlier image in the note. View larger on black.

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beverley said:

o0o first I have ever seen ... and a lovely picture George ...
very territorial it seem ;-) I love his fur ... how lovely oOo
9 years ago

tiabunna replied to beverley:

These are quite rare and considered endangered, Bev - the total population is estimated at only about 10,000.
9 years ago

beverley said:

ADMIRED in SUMMER 4U and also Mmm . . . I like it !

and the large picture is impressive also !
9 years ago

tiabunna replied to beverley:

Many thanks, Bev.
9 years ago

beverley replied to tiabunna:

I sincerely hope they survive ... and when I see what they
have to "move" about on, I think to myself that it must be very
uncomfortable for them ... I know thats silly ;-) they are
tough no doubt ... but nevertheless ... ouch ;-)
9 years ago

Xata said:

Lucky photographer!
9 years ago

William Sutherland said:

Stunning capture!

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9 years ago ( translate )

Treasa Ui Cionaodha said:

Great shot George. Well done Hugs Tess
Thank you for posting your lovely image in the VPU Group

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9 years ago

Annemarie said:

have a beautiful week ahead:)
9 years ago

Polyrus said:

To me it appears that he is adopting his preferred 'indifferent' pose for the cameras, as opposed to being territorial. But that is what it looks like on this super shot. I'm not questioning your expert knowledge George.
9 years ago

tiabunna replied to Polyrus:

You're right about the pose, Neil - but if anyone took even half a step closer, the mouth opened and he'd advance a pace. Essentially saying "this is my beach".
9 years ago

RHH said:

Wonderful shots of a magnificent creature, George.
9 years ago

RHH said:

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Treasa Ui Cionaodha said:

Hi again my friend
Fantastic shot here., Well done and congratulations on Explore Frontpage George. Regards Tesss.
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9 years ago

beverley said:

CONGRATULATIONS from the MEMBERS of EXPLORED 4U

;-)
9 years ago