Sea lions frequently wait by the barges, hoping for fishermen to toss them fish. Since the stalls are nearby and often crowded, the fishermen throw fish to the sea lions, creating an entertaining show for the onlookers.
• South american sea lion / patagonian sea lion
• Lobo marino de un pelo
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Carnivora
Suborder:Pinnipedia
Family:Otariidae
Subfamily:Otariinae
Genus:Otaria
Species:O. flavescens
Puerto de Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay
Photo Taken: August 17, 2024
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