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Female Hookers Sea Lions (Phocarctos Hookeri) between birth giving and mating. Sandy Bay, Auckland Island, Subantarctic New
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Female Hookers Sea Lions (Phocarctos Hookeri) between birth giving and mating. Sandy Bay, Auckland Island, Subantarctic New
Anja Fleig / SplashdownDirect
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Beach Bird Birds Colony Cubs Female Large Group Of Animals Male Mating Pups Sea Birds Sea Lions Young Birth M Ammals Phocarctos Hookeri Sandy Bay Skuas
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Wild and Wacky - A Sealion Soap Opera Unfolds at Sandy Bay!
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. In this snapshot captured by Anja Fleig, we are transported to the enchanting world of Female Hookers Sea Lions in Auckland Island's Sandy Bay. It's a bustling scene where birth giving and mating take center stage, creating a melodramatic spectacle that would make any soap opera jealous! The sandy beach is transformed into a chaotic theater as large groups of these charismatic mammals gather for their annual reproductive rituals. The females, with their adorable cubs or pups by their side, proudly showcase the wonders of motherhood. Meanwhile, young males flex their muscles and vie for attention from potential mates. But wait! The plot thickens as mischievous seabirds known as South Polar Skuas (Catharacta maccormicki) swoop down like feathered troublemakers. These opportunistic birds eye the vulnerable newborns, hoping to snatch an easy meal amidst all the commotion. As if that wasn't enough drama already, love triangles emerge among the sea lions themselves! Romantic entanglements unfold right before our eyes as amorous encounters between individuals create waves of excitement throughout the colony. With its stunning composition and vibrant energy, this print perfectly captures nature's own reality show – full of intrigue, passion, and even some comedic moments courtesy of our feathery friends. So sit back and enjoy this wild tale straight from Subantarctic New Zealand; it's guaranteed
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