Sealion Collection (page 14)

California Sea Lion
FG-11403 CALIFORNIA SEALION - three on rock Zalophus californianus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

South American or Southern sealion (Otaria byronia), adult male. Patagonia
AUS-907 South American or Southern sealion (Otaria byronia), adult male. Patagonia Graham Robertson / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

South American Sealion - Mother and pup, hesitating to enter the ocean because of presence of killer whales in
FG-eb-414 South American Sealion - Mother and pup, hesitating to enter the ocean because of presence of killer whales in the area Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia

South American Sealions. Valdes Peninsula - Patagonia This image concludes a series depicting a large adult Killer
FG-eb-329 South American Sealions Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina. Otaria flavescens This image concludes a series depicting a large adult Killer whale

Killer whale / Orc - Hunting South American Sea lion pups at the water's edge
FG-eb-275 Killer whale / Orca - Hunting South American Sea lion pups at the water's edge Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia

Orca / Killer whale - Orca hunting South American Sealion pup, on a beach at Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia
FG-ea-924 Orca / Killer whale - Orca hunting South American Sealion pup on a beach at Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia

South American Sealion - To avoid swimming along a stretch of shoreline patrolled by killer whales
FG-ea-579 South American Sealion - To avoid swimming along a stretch of shoreline patrolled by killer whales / Orcas (dorsal fins visible in the image)

Killer whale / Orca - Energetic behavior while the orcas feed on a sealion pup
FG-ea-561 Killer whale / Orca - Energetic behavior while the orcas feed on a sealion pup Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia

Killer whale / Orca - Giant Petrels are waiting while the orcas feed on a sealion pup
FG-ea-555 Killer whale / Orca - Giant Petrels are waiting while the orcas feed on a sealion pup Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia

Killer whale / Orca - Hunting South American sea lion pups in the surf at Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula
FG-ea-531 Killer whale / Orca - Hunting South American sealion pups in the surf at Punta Norte Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina

Killer whale / Orca - Hunting South American sea lion pups. Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia, Argentina
FG-dz-331 Killer Whale / Orca - Hunting South American Sealions (Otaria flavescens) Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia

Killer whale / Orca - playing with a captured South American sea lion pup
FG-by-544 Killer whale / Orca - playing with a captured South American sealion pup Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia

Killer whale / Orca - Hunting South American Sealion pups Photographed at Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia
FG-by-505 Killer whale / Orca - Hunting South American Sealion pups Photographed at Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia

Killer whale / Orca - male, hunting South American Sea lions Photographed at Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia
FG-7009 Killer WHALE / Orca - hunting sealion along beach Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia, Argentina Orcinus orca Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

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In the vast waters of Patagonia, a majestic creature known as "MEL" roams freely. This adult male killer whale, aged 45 to 50 years old, possesses an awe-inspiring presence. Captured in these images taken back in March 2006, MEL is seen hunting South American Sealion pups on the picturesque beach of Punta Norte in Valdes Peninsula. The power and grace displayed by this orca named Mel are truly remarkable. With each calculated move, he strikes fear into the hearts of his prey. The young South American sea lions face a formidable adversary as Mel attacks with precision and skill. Meanwhile, on the shores of Galapagos Islands lies another enchanting sight - Galapagos Sealion basking under the sun's warm embrace. These magnificent creatures find solace on sandy beaches that stretch endlessly before them. Picture No. 10947600 captures their serene existence perfectly. Venturing further into the ocean depths off Santa Barbara Island, California sea lions frolic playfully amidst towering kelp forests. Their agile bodies navigate through this underwater wonderland with ease and joy. Back in Galapagos Islands, we witness yet another side to these incredible animals - their prowess as hunters. A Galapagos Sealion dives deep into crystal-clear waters to catch fish effortlessly; its streamlined form gliding through waves like poetry in motion. Returning once again to Punta Norte in Patagonia, Argentina reveals a heart-wrenching scene: Killer whales hunting South American Sea lion pups at water's edge. In this battle for survival between predator and prey unfolds nature's raw intensity. On Santa Barbara Island off Los Angeles' coast lies a hidden gem - a resting place for California sea lions amidst giant kelp forests reaching towards the sky like nature's skyscrapers. Here they find tranquility within this lush canopy created by Macrocystis pyrifera. Lastly but certainly not least, a heartwarming moment unfolds in Galapagos, Ecuador.