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New Zealand Fur Seal

Arctocephalus forsteri

Photo by SharniM
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Field Notes

Description:

The New Zealand fur seal (kekeno is used in the Māori language) are the best at diving out of any other fur seal because they can dive deeper and longer. Their diet includes cephalopods, fish, and birds.

Habitat:

Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.

Notes:

Sleeping on a rock. ヾ(･ω･；)

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