Galapagos sea lion

The Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) is a species of eared seal found primarily in Pacific waters, sharing the genus Zalophus with the California sea lion. These mammals are characterized by a coat of short, coarse hair and, unlike true seals, can rotate their hind flippers forward for land movement. Males typically roar to defend their harems, which consist of 3 to 20 females. After a 12-month gestation period, brown pups are born. Sea lions primarily feed on fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods, though they may also consume penguins. The Galapagos sea lion is smaller than the California sea lion, with adult males weighing up to 250 kg (550 pounds) and females between 50 and 100 kg (110 and 220 pounds). Their population is mainly concentrated around the Galapagos archipelago, with some individuals found near Ecuador.1