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SOUTH AMERICAN SEA LION (Otaria flavescens)  -  ©Laura Quick* Sunning on the rocks at the rookery on the Ballestas Islands - the Galapagoes of Peru As its name suggests, the South American sea lion is found along the coast and offshore islands of South America. Locally, it is known by several names though the most common ones are “lobo marino” (sea wolf) and “león marino” (sea lion) South American sea lions feed on a variety of fish including Argentine hake and anchovies. They also eat cephalopods, such as shortfin squid, Patagonian squid and octopus.  They have even been observed preying on penguins, pelicans and young South American Fur Seals. South American sea lions normally hunt in shallow waters less than five miles from shore. They often forage at the ocean floor for slow moving prey but they will also hunt schooling prey in groups. The sea lions themselves are preyed on by orcas and sharks. quickwitter: ©laura quick - Sea lions on the Ballestas Islands - the Galapagoes of Peru

SOUTH AMERICAN SEA LION (Otaria flavescens)  -  ©Laura Quick*

Sunning on the rocks at the rookery on the Ballestas Islands - the Galapagoes of Peru

  • As its name suggests, the South American sea lion is found along the coast and offshore islands of South America.
  • Locally, it is known by several names though the most common ones are “lobo marino” (sea wolf) and “león marino” (sea lion)
  • South American sea lions feed on a variety of fish including Argentine hake and anchovies.
  • They also eat cephalopods, such as shortfin squid, Patagonian squid and octopus. 
  • They have even been observed preying on penguins, pelicans and young South American Fur Seals.
  • South American sea lions normally hunt in shallow waters less than five miles from shore.
  • They often forage at the ocean floor for slow moving prey but they will also hunt schooling prey in groups.
  • The sea lions themselves are preyed on by orcas and sharks.

quickwitter:

©laura quick - Sea lions on the Ballestas Islands - the Galapagoes of Peru

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    ©laura quick - Sea lions on the Ballestas Islands - the Galapagoes of Peru
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