14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Australian fur seals enjoying the sun
Australian fur seals are a rare example of a species pushed to the brink of extinction by human exploitation and bouncing back. Once hunted for their skins, these seals have made a remarkable recovery since being afforded government protection.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 01.2015 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2016 |
Photo Location: | Australia |
Copyright: | © Troy Muir |