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| Keywords: seals marine life marinelife nature lumix fz1000 lumixfz1000 bridge camera bridgecamera public domain dedication (cc0) publicdomaindedicationcc0 free photos freephotos animal outdoor depth of field texture (Arctocephalus forsteri) Population: about 200,000. Threat status: least concern (population trend: increasing). Found on: rocky shores throughout mainland New Zealand, the Chatham Islands, and the Subantarctic islands, as well as parts of Australia. Features Fur seals and sea lions are distinguished from other seals by their external ear flaps and hind flippers which rotate forward, allowing them to move quickly on land. New Zealand fur seals can be distinguished from sea lions by their pointy nose and smaller size. In New Zealand, fur seals also tend to be found on Rocky shorelines, whereas sea lions prefer sandy beaches. (Arctocephalus forsteri) Population: about 200,000. Threat status: least concern (population trend: increasing). Found on: rocky shores throughout mainland New Zealand, the Chatham Islands, and the Subantarctic islands, as well as parts of Australia. Features Fur seals and sea lions are distinguished from other seals by their external ear flaps and hind flippers which rotate forward, allowing them to move quickly on land. New Zealand fur seals can be distinguished from sea lions by their pointy nose and smaller size. In New Zealand, fur seals also tend to be found on Rocky shorelines, whereas sea lions prefer sandy beaches. | ||||
