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Sea Lion or Sea Dog

Sea Lion or Sea Dog

Marty’s photo of the day #5036: Some people call sea lions “sea dogs,” because they are so doglike. No matter what anyone calls them, they put a smile on my face. This rather artsy photo is of a Galapagos sea lion. (Photographed earlier this year in the Galapagos Islands.)

Feeding Time

Feeding Time

Marty’s photo of the day #4983: It’s lunchtime for a young Galapagos sea lion. Worldwide, there are six species of sea lions, and of those, the Galapagos sea lions are the smallest. Females average 200 pounds; males average 550 pounds. (Photographed last month in the Galapagos Islands.)