Hooker's sealion - on beach guarding territory. Serat Bay Catlins - South Island - New Zealand. This is one of the rarest and most endangered species of sealions which were hunted for oil and hide until hunting was banned in 1893

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Hooker's sealion - on beach guarding territory. Serat Bay Catlins - South Island - New Zealand. This is one of the rarest and most endangered species of sealions which were hunted for oil and hide until hunting was banned in 1893

MAB-455
Hooker's sealion - on beach guarding territory
Serat Bay Catlins - South Island - New Zealand.
Phocarctos hookeri
This is one of the rarest and most endangered species of sealions which were hunted for oil and hide until hunting was banned in 1893.
Mark Boulton
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Aggression Aggressive Catlins Display Displaying Displays Dominance Guarding Hookeri Hookers Lion New Zealand Phocarctos Pinniped Pinnipeds Protected Sealion Sealions Serat South Island Territory Threatened Tracks Vertical Vulnerable Zealand Marine Mammal Marine Mammals

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, Mark Boulton captures the essence of MAB-455, a Hooker's sealion, as it stands tall on a sandy beach in Serat Bay, Catlins. This magnificent mammal is not just any ordinary sealion; it belongs to one of the rarest and most endangered species on Earth. Once hunted for their valuable oil and hide until 1893 when hunting was finally banned, these marine creatures have made an incredible comeback. Now protected and thriving in their natural habitat along New Zealand's South Island coastline, they proudly display their dominance over the territory they fiercely guard. With its mouth open wide in an impressive show of aggression, MAB-455 asserts its authority among other pinnipeds that dare challenge its reign. Its powerful presence leaves no doubt about who rules these waters. As we gaze upon this awe-inspiring image, we are reminded of the delicate balance between humans and wildlife. It serves as a testament to our ability to learn from past mistakes and protect those vulnerable species that share our planet. Let this remarkable photograph serve as a reminder to cherish and safeguard our precious ecosystems so that future generations can witness the majesty of creatures like MAB-455 roaming freely along New Zealand's breathtaking shores.

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