Galapagos sea lion

(Zalophus wollebaeki)

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Description

The Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) is a species of sea lion that exclusively breeds on the Galápagos Islands and – in smaller numbers – on Isla de la Plata (Ecuador).Being fairly social,and one of the most numerous species in the Galápagos archipelago,they are often spotted sun-bathing on sandy shores or rock groups or gliding gracefully through the surf.Their loud bark,playful nature,and graceful agility in water make them the "welcoming party" of the islands.They are the smallest sea lions

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Mammalia
Order:Carnivora
Family:Otariidae
Genus:Zalophus
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