A sleek wet Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) emerges from the sea on the sandy beach at Puerto Villamil. Nictitating membranes cover its eyes.

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A sleek wet Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) emerges from the sea on the sandy beach at Puerto Villamil. Nictitating membranes cover its eyes. Puerto Villamil, Isabela, Galapagos, Ecuador

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Size: 3644px × 2628px
Location: Puerto Villamil, Isabela, Galapagos, Ecuador
Photo credit: © MichaelGrant / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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