Wildlife Wednesday: Galápagos Sea Lions
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I thought of presenting the pictures of the Galapagos Sea lions in their togetherness. They live in a colony where they do activities as a group from sleeping, playing and of course, swimming. In the colony, there is one dominated male and several females. However, the female is not considered as harem as they can join and leave the colony at any time as they like. Freedom of movement, I guess 😉
Did I say they like to sleep together? A lot!
Galapagos Sea Lions
Even on the rocks. I guess, as long as they are together, they will feel comfortable sleeping just everywhere!
Galapagos Sea Lions
Swimming together is also common to see in the colony of the Galapagos Sea Lions.
But, from all of the togetherness among the sea lions, my favorite part is to watch the mother and her pups. Nothing beats the love of parenthood even in the animal’s kingdom. Sweet! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Galapagos Sea Lions
*All images are taken in San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.
indahs: dive, travel & photography 
Bonsoir chère Indah, tes photos sont magnifiques, c’est trop mignon. Merci 🙂 La nature est belle!
Bisous
Merci!!
They look like they were practicing for the summer olympics 🙂
lol indeed – synchronized swimming!!
what a sweet story…thank you
My pleasure! Thank you so much for dropping by 🙂
Awwwww! Wonderful photos. Very sweet ❤
Thank you so much ❤
These pictures are so stunning, Indah! I would love to explore Galapagos and see the sea lions there. When’s the best time of the year to explore it?
Hi Agness, thank you so much! Galapagos can be visited all year long. Although beware of mid-January and February for the rainy season. We were there for Christmas and New Year, it was fab (and somehow fewer tourists as well).
Going there at Christmas time seems like an excellent idea, Indah! 😉
Really great pictures Indah…love it!!
Thank you so much, Kirt! 🙂
What beautiful pictures. I wouldn’t mind one as a pet… (although I’m sure I’d change my mind sharpish if that happened!)
lol – they will be a super lazy pet for sure!! 🙂 Thank you so much for the compliment 🙂
They are sleeping so peacefully…no tension, no stress. I envy them. Wonderful pictures, Indah… 🙂
I agree – I think they can sleep even in the busy surrounding! They have no predators on the island and thankfully, they are well protected by the laws and people on the island. Thank you so much Maniparna 🙂
Great to know that they are well protected…. 🙂