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Monachus schauinslandi
The Hawaiian monk seal, is an endangered species of earless seal in the Phocidae family that is the only seal native to Hawaii. These monk seals are a conservation reliant endangered species. The small population of about 1,100 individuals is threatened by human encroachment, very low levels of genetic variation, entanglement in fishing nets, marine debris, disease, and past commercial hunting for skins.
Hawaiian Monk Seal spotted at Kaena Point, in a small nature preserve on the far western tip of Oahu, Hawaii.
Spotted on Jan 10, 2013
Submitted on May 30, 2013
2 Comments
Nice shot!!
As comfy as one can be in a beautiful hawaian beach... :-)