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Pinnipeds Collection (#11)

Pinnipeds, the fascinating creatures of the sea, captivate us with their diverse behaviors and habitats

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Picture No. 10947493
Australian Fur Seal - feeding on salmon Silver Gulls and immature Pacific Gull trying to snatch a scrap - Port Phillip Heads - Victoria - Australia. Date:

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Picture No. 10880268
Northern Elephant Seal - watched by children (Mirounga angustirostris) Date:

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Picture No. 10880263
Northern Elephant Seal - males fighting (Mirounga angustirostris) Date:

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Picture No. 10777931
Galapagos Sealion and tourists (Zalophus californianus wolleback) Date:

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Picture No. 10983717
Grey / Horsehead Seal - looking out of water Germany (Halichoerus grypus) Date:

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Picture No. 10763062
Hawaiian Monk Seal - resting on beach (Monachus schaauinslandi) Date:

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Picture No. 10741801
South American / Southern / Patagonian Sealion - with diver (Otaria flavescens) Date:

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Picture No. 10947491
Australian Fur Seal - elevating flippers to asbsorb the heat of the early morning sun Port Phillip Heads - Victoria - Australia. Date:

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Picture No. 10947492
Australian Fur Seal - feeding on salmon Port Phillip Heads - Victoria - Australia. Date:

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Picture No. 10900444
California Sea lion (Zalophus californianus) Date:

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Picture No. 10900446
California Sea lion (Zalophus californianus) Date:

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Picture No. 10900413
California Sea lion (Zalophus californianus) Date:

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Picture No. 10900441
California Sea lion Bull (Zalophus californianus) Date:

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Picture No. 10900443
California Sea lion (Zalophus californianus) Date:

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Picture No. 10900442
California Sea lion (Zalophus californianus) Date:

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Picture No. 10900445
California Sea lion (Zalophus californianus) Date:

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Picture No. 10900440
California Sea lion (Zalophus californianus) Date:

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Picture No. 10884264
Guadalupe Fur Seal - Eco-tourists watching fur seals (Arctocephalus townsendi) Date:

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Picture No. 10882477
Killer Whale - cows and calf traveling (Orcinus orca) Date:

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Picture No. 10882475
Walrus - Rehabilitator with orphan calf (Odobemus rosmarus) Date:

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Picture No. 10882476
Walrus - orphan calf (Odobemus rosmarus) Date:

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Picture No. 10882449
California Sea Lion - in rehabilitation (Zalophus californianus) Date:

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Picture No. 10878656
Walrus - sitting on snow - watched by photographer (Odobenus rosmarus) Date:

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Picture No. 10878487
South American Fur Seal - swimming (Arctocephalus australis) Date:

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Picture No. 10867022
Grey Seal - 2 immature animals playing in surf, one tagged (Halichoerus grypus) Date:

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Picture No. 10867021
Grey Seal - bull and cow in surf during breeding season (Halichoerus grypus) Date:

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Picture No. 10865078
Cape Fur Seal - swimming in the Atlantic Ocean with Boat in background (Arctocephalus pusillus) Date:

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Picture No. 10853235
Californian Sealion - trained, leaping barrier while holding & balancing ball. (Zalophus californianus) Date:

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Picture No. 10848418
Southern Elephant Seal - two fighting on beach (Mirounga leonina) Date:

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Picture No. 10787667
Boat of tourists watching group of Atlantic / Whiskered Walruses. (Odobenus rosmarus atlanticus) Date:

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Picture No. 10787671
Atlantic / Whiskered Walruses - group in water, watched by three naturalists from beach. (Odobenus rosmarus atlanticus) Date:

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Picture No. 10786473
Whiskered / Atlantic Walrus - on beach, with people in boat (Odobenus rosmarus) Date:

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Picture No. 10784735
Galapagos Sealion (Zalophus californianus wollebaeki) Date:

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Picture No. 10784678
Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) Date:

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Picture No. 10784677
Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) Date:

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Picture No. 10784659
Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) Date:

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Picture No. 10784660
Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) Date:

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Picture No. 10781734
Hooded Seal - female 4 days old (Cystophora cristata) Date:

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Picture No. 10781783
Harp Seal - Observation of harp seals (Phoca groenlandica) Date:

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Picture No. 10781752
Harp Seal - Observation of harp seals (Phoca groenlandica) Date:

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Picture No. 10777963
Galapagos Sealion with tourists on beach (Zalophus californianus wolleback) Date:

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Picture No. 10947802
Grey Seal pup lying on sandy beach - Lincolnshire, UK. Date:

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Picture No. 10947794
Common / Harbour Seal in water - Shetland, UK. Date:

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Picture No. 10901927
Cape Fur / Brown Fur / South African Fur Seal (Arctocephalus pusillus). Seal Island, Gansbaii, South Africa. Date:

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Picture No. 10901896
Walrus - resting in beach colony (Odobenus rosmarus). Svalbard, Spitzbergen, Norway. Date:

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Picture No. 10901858
Walrus - in the water (Odobenus rosmarus). Svalbard, Spitzbergen, Norway. Date:

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Picture No. 10901862
Walrus - in the water (Odobenus rosmarus). Svalbard, Spitzbergen, Norway. Date:

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Picture No. 10901863
Photographers - watching Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) colony on beach. Svalbard, Spitzbergen, Norway. Date:




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Pinnipeds, the fascinating creatures of the sea, captivate us with their diverse behaviors and habitats. Meet "MEL, " an adult male Orca or Killer whale, who at 45 to 50 years old showcases his hunting prowess by preying on South American Sealion pups along the picturesque Punta Norte beach in Patagonia, Argentina. On a different shore, a young Grey Seal stretches its body while resting peacefully on Donna Nook beach in Lincolnshire Coast, England. The tranquility of this moment is contrasted by another image from Orkney, Scotland where a determined Grey Seal swims towards the camera with grace and determination. In Piedras Blancas colony along California's coast in North America's Pacific Ocean, Northern Elephant Seals engage in fierce battles amidst crashing waves. Their strength and dominance are awe-inspiring as they fight for territory and mates. Traveling to the enchanting Galapagos Islands reveals a delightful sight - Galapagos Sealion basking lazily on sandy beaches. These charismatic creatures bring joy to all who witness their playful antics. A massive Walrus captures our attention with its open mouth display of power and might. This large male commands respect as it navigates icy waters with ease. Venturing further east brings us face-to-face with adorable Caspian seal pups that melt hearts with their innocent charm. Similarly captivating are Harp Seal Pups whose fluffy white coats make them appear like living snowballs against icy landscapes. Back to Donna Nook beach in Lincolnshire, UK we find an adult male Grey Seal yawning lazily after what seems like a satisfying nap under the sun's warm rays. The Hawaiian Monk Seal takes us across oceans to Hawaii where these critically endangered species find solace on remote beaches. Witnessing one of these rare seals is truly a privilege that reminds us of our responsibility to protect marine life worldwide. From birth until adulthood, every stage is precious for Grey Seals.