Mother and Pup California Sea Lion Underwater, Mexico, Zalophus californianus

A mother California sea lion (bottom) and her pup (top), underwater at the Coronado Islands, Mexico. Mothers and pups spend much time together with the mother teaching her young padawan learner how to pursue prey. Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado), Baja California, Zalophus californianus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 40732
A mother California sea lion (bottom) and her pup (top), underwater at the Coronado Islands, Mexico. Mothers and pups spend much time together with the mother teaching her young padawan learner how to pursue prey. Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado), Baja California

This image is featured in: Sea Lions in the Coronado Islands, Mexico: Recap 2024

Species: California sea lion, Zalophus californianus
Location: Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 40732
Format: Digital 2:3
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