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New Zealand fur seal

Arctocephalus forsteri

Description:

A species of fur seal found around the south coast of Australia, the coast of the South Island of New Zealand, and some of the small islands to the south and east of there.

Habitat:

Coastal areas and southern waters.

Notes:

This young male was just taking a nap on the rocky beach.

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lori.tas
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lori.tas

Canterbury, New Zealand

Spotted on Nov 25, 2007
Submitted on May 13, 2011

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