Inquisitive young California sea lion underwater inspects my glove by gently mouthing it. This is a pup-of-the-year born in June and only about five months old. Sea lions are tactile creatures and learn about objects and their surroundings by biting on them. Coronado Islands near San Diego, Baja California, Mexico.
Species: California sea lion, Zalophus californianus
Location: Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 40768
Lat/Long: 32.44217, -117.29658 (Coordinates: 32° 26' 31.80" N, 117° 17' 47.69" W)
Format: Digital 3:4
Species: California sea lion, Zalophus californianus
Location: Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 40768
Lat/Long: 32.44217, -117.29658 (Coordinates: 32° 26' 31.80" N, 117° 17' 47.69" W)
Format: Digital 3:4
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Categories:
- Animal > California Sea Lion
- Animal > Pinniped > California Sea Lion
- Location > Oceans > Pacific > California (USA) / Baja California (Mexico) > Coronado Islands
- Location > Oceans > Pacific > Coronado Islands
- Location > World > Mexico > Coronado Islands
- Subject > Technique > Underwater
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