Young Adult Male California Sea Lion Underwater, Zalophus californianus

Young Adult Male California Sea Lion Underwater, his sagittal crest (bump on his head) is starting to be visible. In another year or two he will be large enough to challenge for his own harem and begin mating with females. Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado), Baja California, Mexico, Zalophus californianus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 39952
Young Adult Male California Sea Lion Underwater, his sagittal crest (bump on his head) is starting to be visible. In another year or two he will be large enough to challenge for his own harem and begin mating with females. Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado), Baja California, Mexico

This image is featured in: Natural History Photography - My Favorite Photos of 2023, Young California Sea Lions Underwater in the Coronado Islands, Fall 2023

Species: California sea lion, Zalophus californianus
Location: Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 39952
Format: Digital 3:4
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