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Ecuadorian Endangered Species: Galapagos Fur Seal

Animal

The Galapagos fur seal is an endemic animal of the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. The Galapagos fur seal is an animal of the sea lion family and is considered to be a closely related species of the California sea lion. Galapagos fur seals are distributed throughout the Galapagos Islands, and are mild-mannered and fond of humans. Although it is a giant animal, it is an animal that can swim swiftly in water and catch prey. In recent years, the possibility of extinction has been suggested, and survival is in jeopardy.

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Habitat

Galapagos fur seals inhabit the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador.

Characteristic

The Galapagos fur seal is 150-160 cm long and weighs 50-70 kg. It is the smallest animal of the Southern fur seal and seal family. The population is about 50,000 and it lives on the coast of the Galapagos Islands. Galapagos fur seals are very quiet animals and are fond of humans. It has white hair, and the hair around the eyes, pinna, and abdomen is pale. It is considered to be a closely related species of California sea lions distributed on the west coast of North America, and it is thought that they migrated from North America to the Galapagos Islands.

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Ecology

Galapagos fur seals go underwater to catch and eat fish and squids. You can dive up to 30m in the water. Galapagos fur seals form a group called “Harlem”, which is a group of up to 30 females, centered on one male. When forming a harem, the territorial consciousness is strong, and it may be threatened when approaching. The form of breeding is embryo, and one animal can be laid at a time. Breeding takes place from August to November. Breastfeeding period is about 2-3 years. During this time, the child lives with his parents.

Endangered species

The Galapagos fur seal is an endemic animal of the Galapagos Islands, so its habitat is limited. Since modern times, overfishing by humans for the purpose of fur has become a problem. Many herds of fur seals in Galapagos are said to have been destroyed and may be extinct. Galapagos fur seals are currently designated as an endangered species. The Galapagos Islands are now declared a national park by the Ecuadorian government and animals are protected under the law.

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Breeding

The Galapagos fur seal is an endangered species and has a small population, so it is quite difficult for the general public to raise it. Go to the Galapagos Islands.

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