The New Zealand sea lion (Phocarctos hookeri) is one of the world's rarest sea lion species found only in New Zealand. These are in Purakaunui Bay on

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The New Zealand sea lion (Phocarctos hookeri) is one of the world's rarest sea lion species found only in New Zealand. These are in Purakaunui Bay on the South Island.

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Location: Purakaunaui Bay, New Zealand
Photo credit: © Colin N. Perkel / Alamy / Afripics
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