Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus

Australian Fur-seal at Merimbula, NSW

Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus at Merimbula, NSW - 15 Jun 2019
Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus at Merimbula, NSW - 15 Jun 2019
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Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus 13 Jul 2019 JulesPhotographer

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This well fed animal was basking in the last rays of sunlight, as I kayaked toward Merimbula, on Merimbula Lake

2 comments

KerriLee wrote:
   13 Jul 2019
he looks huge!
JackieMiles wrote:
   14 Jul 2019
It looks to have a pretty blunt nose, so I'm happy to say it is an Aust and not a NZ fur seal, whose muzzle is pointier according to our mammals field guide.

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