Steller sea lion entanglement, line wrapped around the sea lion's neck, injury and infection from the wound can weaken and kill the animal, Norris Rocks, Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Species: Steller sea lion, Eumetopias jubatus
Location: Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada
Image ID: 32668
Format: Digital 2:3
Species: Steller sea lion, Eumetopias jubatus
Location: Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada
Image ID: 32668
Format: Digital 2:3
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Categories:
- Animal > Endangered / Threatened Species > Marine > Steller Sea Lion
- Animal > Pinniped > Steller Sea Lion
- Environmental Issues / Problems > Entanglement
- Gallery > Steller Sea Lions
- Location > World > Canada > British Columbia > Vancouver Island > Hornby Island
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