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The discovery of an ancient fossil points to a grim future for modern seals
The fossilised tooth of an ancient seal is an exciting discovery, but scientists say it may indicate a bleak future for our sea lions and fur seals.
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Wildlife
The 6 seals and sea lions that (sometimes) call Australia home
The six species of sea lion and and seal shown here either breed in Australia or are occasional visitors to our waters.
Wildlife
Gallery: Australian sea lions
Australian sea lions and Australian and New Zealand fur seals are the only species that breed on and around Australia’s mainland and near-shore islands. Energetic creatures, these sea lions are contributing to the recently developed national Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS), which employs oceanographic instrumentation on ships, moorings and buoys to map and monitor the marine environment right around Australia.
Wildlife
Video: Australian sea lions a playful bunch
Australian sea lions are a playful lot, roaming Australia’s southern shorelines