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Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus)

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by Terry Costales

This photo shows a sea lion swimming in the late afternoon sunlight beneath the wharf in Santa Cruz. Lovely light on a lovely animal.

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California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus)

(301 views)
by Terry Costales

A very young sea lion was sleepily curious about his observers.

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California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus)

(301 views)
by Terry Costales

King of the mountain and he knows it.

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California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus)

(300 views)
by Terry Costales

To our left as we exited the harbor and entered the slough, we saw an old pier covered with sea lions. We slowly motored past them. It was quite satisfying to be at their level and so close to them. I feel like I ended up with a family portrait instead of a wildlife photo.

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Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus)

(299 views)
by Terry Costales

Sea Lions swam in and out of sunlight and shade beneath the wharf in Santa Cruz.

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California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus)

(298 views)
by Terry Costales

More of the endless variation of facial expressions you can always find in sea lions.

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Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris)

(297 views)
by Terry Costales

This Capybara needs a good brushing.

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Macaws

(296 views)
by Terry Costales

Two Macaws preening one another. A very intimate, gentle moment in a birds' life.

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Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)

(296 views)
by Terry Costales

I know they are wild animals with big teeth and claws but jeez, don't they look cuddly?!

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Leopard Tortoise (Geochelone pardalis)

(296 views)
by Terry Costales

A very large, old Leopard Tortoise sunned itself that afternoon.

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Snowy Egret and Great Egret

(296 views)
by Terry Costales

The larger Great Egret was stalked by the smaller Snowy Egret.

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Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)

(296 views)
by Terry Costales

Two Harbor Seal were of quite different fur colors but all the whiskers were blonde.

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Great Egret (Ardea alba)

(295 views)
by Terry Costales

A great egret at the edge of the bay looking for food. It is a very graceful bird whether walking or flying.

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Lion (Panthera leo)

(295 views)
by Terry Costales

The lion demonstrated camouflage.

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Lion (Panthera leo)

(295 views)
by Terry Costales

The King of the Jungle appeared regal that day.

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Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus)

(295 views)
by Terry Costales

The Spectacled Bear is the only bear that comes from South America. I hope this unique and beautiful endangered bear survives.

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Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)

(295 views)
by Terry Costales

I was able to get nice close-ups of the harbor seals because I used a telephoto lens. If the boat had come this close they would have been disturbed and swum away.

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Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)

(295 views)
by Terry Costales

Bette Davis eyes? Bedroom eyes? Puppy dog eyes? They've got nothing on harbor seal eyes! The little slit behind the eye is the ear which is an easy way to distinguish it from a sea lion with its little external ear.

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Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)

(294 views)
by Terry Costales

A very pregnant Harbor Seal looking quite pleased with herself.

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Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)

(294 views)
by Terry Costales

This group shot of harbor seals illustrates their cuteness and wide variations in colors.

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Green-winged Macaw (Ara chloropterus)

(294 views)
by Terry Costales

The Green-winged Macaw goes by many names: Greenwing Macaw, Red and Green Macaw and Green Wing Macaw. They are one of the largest and gentlest of all the Macaws.

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African Spurred Tortoise (Geochelone sulcata)

(294 views)
by Terry Costales

A very large tortoise with an imposing look.

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Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)

(294 views)
by Terry Costales

I love the pattern of this seal's fur, but I would never entertain the idea of taking it away from her to use for myself.

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California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus)

(293 views)
by Terry Costales

Portrait of a large male sea lion sleepily surveying his domain.

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California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus)

(293 views)
by Terry Costales

A very large male sea lion with a much smaller female.

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