California sea lion, Zalophus californianus, Monterey, #21573

California sea lion, regulating its temperature (thermoregulating) by raising its foreflipper out of the water as it rests and floats, Monterey breakwater rocks. USA

Species: California sea lion, Zalophus californianus
Location: Monterey, California
Image ID: 21573
Format: Digital 3:2

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Categories:

Animal > Pinniped > California Sea Lion
Animal > Pinniped > Pinniped Behavior > Thermoregulation
Location > Protected Threatened and Significant Places > National Marine Sanctuaries > Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (California)
Location > USA > California > Monterey

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California sea lion, Zalophus californianus, #21573