Curious sea lion pup
May 30, 2014
Australian sea lion pup (Neophoca cinerea) in Jurien Bay's waters in WA.
Image credit: Jacqueline McGhie
In Jurien Bay, WA, a curious Australian sea lion pup investigates a snorkeller.
This week’s reader photo was taken by Jacqueline in Jurien Bay in Western Australia.
“Roughly a two-hour drive north of Perth is a town [and body of water] called Jurien Bay. Out on the small islands of the bay Australian sea lions (Neophoca cinerea) can be found hauling out,” says Jacqueline.
“I was enjoying a snorkel around the area when this pup came to investigate me. Remembering to keep a distance, I still managed a couple of snaps before exiting the water.”
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