Galápagos · observation
Española, Galápagos
· Española
Katherine photographed a small sea lion pup resting among coastal rocks. The observer thought it might be one or two days old and reported finding a placenta nearby; that age remains an estimate. The source identification is Zalophus wollebaeki. Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/389350227
- Species
- Galápagos sea lion
- Number of seals
- Not recorded
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- iNaturalist — Katherine (dragonprincess)
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- iNaturalist 389350227; observed 2026-08-01, uploaded 2026-08-08. Original photograph inspected. Identification is source community metadata, not independent confirmation. The photograph supports a small pup among rocks. The exact age and birth date are not established; the observation date is not converted into a birth date.
- Identification confidence
- Not recorded
- Editorial status
- Published by Seal Watch.
Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.