Taxonomy

Animalia

Chordata

Mammalia

Carnivora

Otariidae Zalophus

wollebaeki

Galapagos Sea Lion

Wollebaek's Intense

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The Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) is a species of sea lion that breeds on the Galápagos Islands and, in smaller numbers, on Isla de la Plata (Ecuador). Being fairly social, 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 lion species.

Zalophus wollebaeki. Retrieved November, 05 2021, from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gal%C3%A1pagos_sea_lion.