The Galapagos sea lion is found in the Galapagos Archipelago
where it is one of the most conspicuous and numerous marine
mammals. Well adapted to its semi-aquatic lifestyle, it has a
streamlined body and powerful fins, and as a member of the eared
seals (Otariidae family), which includes fur seals and sea
lions; this aquatic mammal is able to control its hind flippers
independently (2). This adaptation allows it more agility on
land than seals, which cannot move their hind limbs
independently. Furthermore, unlike the true seals (family
Phocidae), the Galapagos sea lion swims using its strong and
well developed fore flippers. Adult males are much larger than
females and are brown in colour while females are a lighter tan.
Adult males are also distinguished by their raised foreheads,
and the hair on the crest may be a lighter colour (2). Juvenile
Galapagos sea lions are chestnut brown in colour and measure
around 75 centimetres at birth (2) (3). No one has provided
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