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Macho

Male California sea lion (Zalophus californianus)establish territory and try to attract females with which to mate.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: La Paz, Mexico
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Copyright: © Franco Banfi