California sea lion nuzzles a huge adult male bull, Zalophus californianus

California sea lion nuzzles a huge adult male bull.  This is unusual behavior but the bull accepted the tiny pup and did not push it away or injure it. La Jolla, USA, Zalophus californianus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 40178
California sea lion nuzzles a huge adult male bull. This is unusual behavior but the bull accepted the tiny pup and did not push it away or injure it. La Jolla, USA

Species: California sea lion, Zalophus californianus
Location: La Jolla, California
Image ID: 40178
Format: Digital 2:3
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