The Galapagos Fur Sea, found in the waters around the Galapagos Islands, is one of the most unique creatures on our planet. With its fur coat and playful personality, it's a favorite among travellers and explorers who want to get up close and personal with these incredible animals.
This sea lion has a characteristic brown fur surrounding its body and a long mane reaching from the top of its head to the end of its back. They grow up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) long and weigh between 200 and 250 kilograms.
These seals are an important part of the ecosystem in the Galapagos Islands, and they help keep the fish populations healthy.
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Fact 1
It dives about 30 meters and spend about 70% of their lives on land.
Fact 2
They are smaller than sea lions, but their front flippers are larger.
Fact 3
They have large eyes so that they can hunt at night.