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Harbor Seals

Phoca vitulina

Photo by KarenP
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Description:

These harbor seals were headed out to play in the water at the Children's Pool in La Jolla, CA. Pupping season is almost over.

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Comments (2)
KarenP
Whoops! I'll change the name. Thank you! :)
LauraMaria
Oh, these are seals rather than sealions! They're harbour seals, Phoca vitulina :) I love their cute little faces!!!

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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
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Marine Mammals of the World
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Southern California Wildlife

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PublishedMay 15, 2011

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