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Better than coats

A bull NZ Fur Seal. These and other fur seals around Australia and New Zealand were almost exterminated in the 19th century for their furs - to make coats. Thankfully their numbers now are recovering (to the dismay of some professional fishing people).

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19 comments

Malik Raoulda said:

Magnifique... Une capture que j'aimerai bien faire .
8 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna replied to Malik Raoulda:

Merci beaucoup.
8 years ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Terrific capture!

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8 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna replied to William Sutherland:

Thanks, William.
8 years ago ( translate )

Lian said:

Cute animal... and the last sentence of your description is really jolly ;-)
8 years ago

tiabunna replied to Lian:

Thank you, Lian. :-)
8 years ago ( translate )

Puzzler4879 said:

I hear they make great house pets! A fabulous shot!

A Terrific Image!!
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8 years ago

tiabunna replied to Puzzler4879:

The problem may be feeding them enough fish, John. :-)
8 years ago

Polyrus said:

A marvellous shot, George. A pity there are no shags in view but this definitely has my seal of approval. Sorry!
8 years ago

tiabunna replied to Polyrus:

I went looking for a shag, Neil, but could not find a good one.
8 years ago

slgwv said:

Nice how so many of the fur-bearers are making a recovery worldwide!
8 years ago

Gudrun said:

Nice one! In Kaikoura I very nearly trod on one if them resting in the bushes....
8 years ago

beverley said:

the coat looks far better on them than on humans ... who wants to wear a second hand coat ;-))))))))))))) not me ... I prefer the animal to keep its life !
8 years ago

beverley said:

ADMIRED in NATURE 4U
8 years ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

congrats on explore
have a great day:)
8 years ago ( translate )