[Martin et al.] Report of Two Rare Cases of Allonursing and Fostering in the Cape Fur Seal (Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus) in Namibia https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.70014?af=R #SeaLions #Seals #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Pinnipeds

Tooth size in South American sea lions reflects historical shifts in population abundance https://phys.org/news/2025-03-tooth-size-south-american-sea.html #SeaLions #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #Pinnipeds

Bald eagles and sea lions fighting over herring that have just spawn as you can see from the colour of the sea.

Photo taken during my photo tours in the last few days on the east coast of Vancouver Island.

The herring spawn is still going strong and I have some availability this week for tours: https://www.catherinebabault.com/workshops

Unprecedented number of #sick, #stranded #sealions being found on #LA #beaches https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/unprecedented-number-sick-sea-lions-found-la-beaches-rcna195475

An unusually high number of disoriented marine mammals, sickened by a toxic algae bloom, is being found along Southern California’s coast, prompting concerns 2025 could be the deadliest year yet.

At the point in the world where I would rather watch hours of sea lion screaming than whatever else is on tv

https://youtube.com/shorts/3VvioE0ziPk

(Cross-posted from my site, where there's an additional photo: https://andrewflenniken.com/2025/03/03/march-3rd-2025-world-wildlife-day/)

A couple of wildlife photos, in honor of World Wildlife Day.

Wildlife should matter to everyone, and does whether they realize it or not. Our environment is a system of systems, and those natural systems interact with human built ones in a multitude of ways large and small. Wildlife are the ambassadors for those systems. Healthy abundant wildlife means healthy wilderness, which makes those points of contact with human systems healthy. If you like clean air and clean water and the things that rely on them (hint: it's everything), wildlife and wilderness play a big role in those things existing. Defending them is self-defense. We're not separate from them in any meaningful way except physical distance.

Frequently not even that! The photos in today's post were taken in a town park (the elk), and on an afternoon whale watching tour.

Wildlife is closer than you think. Go see some! You'll enjoy it.

Gear: Nikon D750, Nikon Z 7II, Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3, Sigma 1.4 Teleconverter

Next time some guy mansplains anything to me I'm going to just post this video of a sea lion in response to him

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hkFaAUe3f6s

#SeaShepherd #Australia #SeaLions

"Protecting Endangered Sea Lions with a Brand New Campaign | Sea Shepherd Australia" [3:13 min]
by Sea Shepherd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHM5lv34Ij0

Quote by SS:
" Feb 24, 2025
LAUNCHING NOW IN AUSTRALIA: The Australian Sea Lion Defence Campaign.
After the resounding success of Operation Jeedara, we’re returning to the Great Australian Bight to defend, conserve, and protect one of Australia’s most endangered marine species — the Australian sea lion.
Once hunted for their fur, these iconic marine mammals have suffered a staggering 60% decline in just four decades, leading to their up-listing from 'Vulnerable' to 'Endangered' under Australian environmental law. Now, with climate change, habitat destruction, bycatch, and pollution threatening their survival, urgent action is needed.
What We’re Doing:
Conducting vital pup surveys to monitor population health
Exploring artificial shelters for thermal relief to reduce pup mortality
Using drone technology to assess body condition
Restoring critical habitat for the species’ recovery
Like we’ve done in Africa and Tuvalu, Sea Shepherd Australia is stepping up, providing a boat and crew supporting Australian sea lion recovery efforts and the protection of vast areas of marine wildlife habitat alongside the South Australia Department for Environment and Water’s National Parks and Wildlife Service.
With your support, we can help give these sea lions the chance to thrive. Stay tuned for updates from the field.
Learn more here:
-> seashepherd.org.au/our-campaigns/australian-sea-lion-defence-campaign/ <-

#TakeCareForLife #TakeCareForEarth
#StopBurningThings #StopEcoside #StopThePlunder
#ClimateBreakDown #StopRapingNature

The precise and intelligent recognition and appreciation of minor differences is the real essential factor in all successful medical diagnosis.
-- Joseph Bell (1890)

#Wisdom #Quotes #JosephBell #Diagnosis #Medicine

#Photography #Panorama #Sealions #Beach #Galapagos

The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools.
-- Herbert Spencer

#Wisdom #Quotes #HerbertSpencer #Folly #Fools

#Photography #Panorama #Sealions #Beach #Galapagos