Galápagos fur seal

The Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) is one of eight species of southern fur seals found in the Southern Hemisphere. These seals are characterized by their gray to brown or black fur with a chestnut-colored underfur. They typically range from about 1.2 to 1.8 meters (4 to 6 feet) in length.1

Galapagos fur seals are carnivorous, feeding on fish and other marine animals. They are preyed upon by sharks and Galapagos penguins. These seals were hunted nearly to extinction but are now protected by law.12