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Sea-Lions, in the Falkland Islands, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Sea-Lions, in the Falkland Islands, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Sea-Lions, in the Falkland Islands, 1856. In some of the smaller islands...the seals congregate in great numbers, called rookeries; and, to avoid the danger of attacking them under cover, the sealers set fire to the grass, which, of course, obliges the alarmed inhabitants to scamper helter-skelter down their pathways to the sea, on the road to which they are attacked and slain in great numbers for their oil and skins'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This 19th century photograph, taken in the Falkland Islands in 1856, depicts a group of sea lions basking on the rocky shore. The image, published in the Illustrated London News, offers a glimpse into the natural world of these fascinating marine mammals during a time when human interaction with them was primarily driven by resource exploitation. The Falkland Islands, then a British colony, were known for their abundant seal populations, which were hunted for their oil and skins. In the smaller islands, large congregations of seals, known as rookeries, formed. To hunt them more effectively, sealers would set fire to the grass surrounding the rookeries, forcing the panicked seals to flee towards the sea. This tactic, while effective for the sealers, put the animals in great danger as they were easily targeted and killed in large numbers. This photograph, though unsigned, provides a poignant reminder of the complex relationship between humans and wildlife during the colonial era. The image captures the raw beauty and power of the sea lions, as well as the harsh realities of their existence during a time of intense exploitation. The mother sea lion in the foreground cradles her cub, offering a glimpse into the important role of maternal care and nurturing in the sea lion population. The image, reminiscent of the engravings of the time, transports us back to a bygone era and invites us to reflect on the delicate balance between human progress and the natural world.
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