Galapagos Sea Lions

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) is a mammal of the family Otariidae. It is specific to Galapagos. Colonies of Galapagos sea lions are on the rocky coasts and beaches on the island's calmest slope. There are about 50,000 sea lions on the island.

The meal of Galapagos sea lion is mainly fish. Their playful curiosity, speed, agility, and agility to the bark quickly made them a favorite of the island.

A man known as "Bulls" is a colony leader. They are bigger than women and grow to seven feet (2 meters) long and weigh up to 800 pounds (363 kilograms). As males grew, they began to compete for domination of the area containing "half" which may include 5 to 25 female sea lions (cattle). Sea lions are very territorial and can withstand any intruder who may enter their territory.

During developmental integration, cows and turnips will be able to recognize each other's snoring and separate them from other colonies. When the cow takes care of the puppy, she takes it underwater. When the puppy reaches 2-3 weeks of age, the cow mates again

In colonies, sea lion pups live together like a "nursery" (like a nursery school). You can watch puppies together, feed together and play together. Usually, one cow takes care of a group of puppies, and the other cattle feed the seawater.

Galapagos sea lion is particularly vulnerable to human activity. From their curiosity and social character, they are more likely to approach human beings, approaching human waste, fishing nets and hooks.

Sea lions can be seen throughout the island. Playful turnips, snorkelling and kayak are the highlights of the Galapagos Islands.

The group of Galapagos sea lion migrated to Peru - scientists think this is caused by global warming. In the Galapagos Islands there are many endemic species, including the Galapagos sea lions that can not be found anywhere in the world. Lovely Galapagos Sea Lion is a favorite of Galapagos visitors, with antics and underwater acrobatics to bring pleasure to visitors. In the past, the individual Galapagos sea lions traveled to the sea too far along the coasts of Peru, Ecuador and even Colombia, suffering and discovered, but these are unfortunate people. In this case, about 30 colonies of the Galapagos sea lion community had already lived on the coast of Peru, Fukushima. Wildlife such as sea lions and Humboldt penguins live on Foga Island. Galapagos sea lions also recognize older friends in new houses, such as blue feet ostriches and frigate birds.

Sea lions or Spanish seabirds belong to the same family as seals and walruses. Galapagos sea lion is only six sea lions. They are believed to be California sea late until recently, but the latest DNA studies confirm that they are unique species isolated from California sea lions about 2 million years ago. They are smaller than California cousins, short muzzle, small forehead - and do not forget, like most Ecuadorans ... they are very friendly!