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

A mother California sea lion (left) and her pup (right), 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. I spent a lot of time over 6 days watching this pair in Fall 2023. Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado), Baja California, Zalophus californianus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 39960
A mother California sea lion (left) and her pup (right), 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. I spent a lot of time over 6 days watching this pair in Fall 2023. Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado), Baja California

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Species: California sea lion, Zalophus californianus
Location: Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 39960
Format: Digital 10:16
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