Appearance:
o Galapagos sea lions are semi-aquatic, and they are well adapted to that lifestyle.
With powerful fins and a streamlined body, they are able to propel themselves
through the water at efficient speeds. Unlike their family member, the seal, sea
lions are much more efficient on land because they possess the ability to
separately control their front flippers. Their fur is the perfect material to keep
them warm and also keep the water from causing drag while they are
swimming. Because of their adorable appearance and friendly nature, they are a
visitor favorite in terms of tourism!
Population:
o Although there are a hefty amount of sea lions in the Galapagos (fifty-thousand
to be exact), their numbers have been reported
o Galapagos sea lions are semi-aquatic, and they are well adapted to that lifestyle.
With powerful fins and a streamlined body, they are able to propel themselves
through the water at efficient speeds. Unlike their family member, the seal, sea
lions are much more efficient on land because they possess the ability to
separately control their front flippers. Their fur is the perfect material to keep
them warm and also keep the water from causing drag while they are
swimming. Because of their adorable appearance and friendly nature, they are a
visitor favorite in terms of tourism!
Population:
o Although there are a hefty amount of sea lions in the Galapagos (fifty-thousand
to be exact), their numbers have been reported