Suzi Eszterhas Wildlife Photography

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California Sea Lion
Zalophus californianus
Mother and young pup
San Miguel Island, Channel Islands NP, California
A mother nuzzles her young pup (less than 2-3 days old). Pups are born with their eyes open, but uncoordinated and weak. They spend most of their first 4-5 days nursing, sleeping, or resting by their mother's side.

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California Sea Lion <br />
Zalophus californianus<br />
Mother and young pup<br />
San Miguel Island, Channel Islands NP, California<br />
A mother nuzzles her young pup (less than 2-3 days old). Pups are born with their eyes open, but uncoordinated and weak. They spend most of their first 4-5 days nursing, sleeping, or resting by their mother's side.