Antarctic Fur seal checking out my zodiac from his rock

in animalphotography •  7 years ago 

This big guy was hauled out on some rocks on Spurt Island on the Antarctic Peninsula. We got up really, really early to be on the water exploring at 530am, which is pretty early. It was 100% worth it though with seals hauled out on the coast, beautiful light & calm seas. This big guy is known as an Antarctic Fur Seal, which is an Ottarid - "eared-seal". If you look closely you can see his little ear lobes on the side of his head. He has the ability to prop himself up on his forelimbs and scout around his surroundings. This is also how he propels himself in the water by using those large forelimbs to flap like a bird under the water.


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arf arf arf!!! Awww! What a cutie!

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He knows how to pose. jeje

really its a beautiful one
thanks @thomasjmitchell

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Is great photography, I love adventure.
In traveling on walk mountains is great adventure for me.

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Nice post. Thanks if you want to visit back my blog.

nice capture,i like it so much.

he surely look like the king lion of the frozen savannah!

What a great shot! Those ears are so cute. I wouldn't notice them if you didn't point it out, so thanks for that. You learn something new every day :)

Looking very regal and content, great shot!

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Majestic Animal.

Nice photo 👍

Wow, he knows there is a camera.❤️
Beautiful