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Arctocephalus australis
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Arctocephalus australis (Arctocephalus australis)

Cabo Polonio National Park, located in the department of Rocha, Uruguay, is a feeding and resting place for two species of otarids. Arctocephalus australis and Otaria flavescens. Formerly exploited as a resource for their skins and fat, today they are priority species for conservation.

In the following video, a small presentation of both species in their natural environment.

https://youtu.be/hDe_Al7oaYg

Hope you enjoy it!
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Habitat
coasts and offshore islands of South America
Location
Cabo Polonio, Uruguay
Date taken
2020-02-15
Scientific name
Arctocephalus australis
Equipment used
nikon d810 sigma 150 - 600
Kits
What a wonderful portrait of this handsome sea lion.
 
delia todd
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That's a tremendous picture you've taken of this fur seal Guillermo!! I don't remember seeing another one come in here.

Many thanks for showing him to us.
 

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