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Kekeno
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I stepped closer to the edge and looked down the bank after taking this shot today and this is what I saw! It took time out from scratching itself with one of its big flippers to look back at me. I did not venture any further as I know they can run faster on land then I can !!
Kekeno (New Zealand Fur Seal,Arctocephalus forsteri )
"The New Zealand Fur Seal is only found on the coasts of New Zealand and it’s sub-Antarctic islands with a few colonies on the south coast of Australia. Unlike true seals they have visible ears and do not have a blubber layer so they have fur for warmth. The fur is in two layers. The outer layer of stiffer hairs is silvery brown when dry with the inner layer of soft water proof fur being reddish brown."

They grow up to 2 metres in length and weigh up to about 200kg. Fur seals were hunted by both Maori and Europeans and were close to extinction by the mid-1800s. They recovered prolifically and numbers are now very healthy.They are protected from any form of harassment by the Marine Mammals Protection Act.

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.GIGIBL
03/19/14 1:56 PM GMT
Excellent shot Lyn,Well done.
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::tigger3
03/19/14 2:02 PM GMT
What a terrific find this was, this is a wonderful capture of this sweet seal. Tigs♥ =^..^=

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::mirto56
03/19/14 2:06 PM GMT
It's nice to see these seals in their natural habitat LE. Will you look at those big dark eyes! Fantastico.
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::Ramad
03/19/14 2:29 PM GMT
Oh yes, he has seen you but knows that you will not jump down. Good shot of the seal Lyn.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
.picardroe
03/19/14 2:30 PM GMT
Well captured Lyn.
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::Dunstickin
03/19/14 3:20 PM GMT
Why don't they just call em seals!...lol

Good catch from hanging over the edge
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured">
.snapshooter87
03/19/14 3:23 PM GMT
Very nice, Eve. Great expression of trust.
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.susanlynn
03/19/14 3:51 PM GMT
What a wonderful capture Lyn - You are so lucky to have the opportunity to see this one up close. Thank You for sharing the photo and the interesting info. He or She is a beautiful Kekeno.
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Life is a Constant Audition
.gonedigital
03/19/14 4:16 PM GMT
It's good to hear this seal has come back from the brink Lyn. A cute subject, & a fine photograph.
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Don't be a square . (o:
::LakeMichigan
03/19/14 4:32 PM GMT
What a great find and image, Lyn .
He is beautiful .... I am also glad they are returning .
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Live Life ... like someone left the gate open .
::0930_23
03/19/14 6:03 PM GMT
Can you holler or swear at them LE, or is that considered harassment?
What a good shot. I now know why I don't have fur. The blubber keeps me warm.

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.vangoughs
03/19/14 6:13 PM GMT
Nice shot of this cutie!!
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::trixxie17
03/19/14 7:39 PM GMT
This is such a nice capture Lyn and, of course, I've never seen one before!
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::corngrowth
03/19/14 7:56 PM GMT
Beautiful, adorable and very interesting Lyn. You said in your narrative something about visible ears. Think to see one. if so, they are however very small.

Thanks for this fine capture my friend.

Regards, Cornelius.

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.bfrank
03/20/14 12:54 AM GMT
This one would be hard to sneak up on for it looks to have eyes in the back of it's head. Very nice capture, Lyn, and it is good to know they are healthy in number.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
.mesmerized
03/20/14 6:08 AM GMT
A wonderful discovery and very glad to hear they are protected by the Marine Mammals Protection Act...I have always felt quite an aversion to any of the seal hunts...and always love the innocence in their eyes...great shot, Lyn.
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Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have any film.
.koca
03/20/14 8:01 AM GMT
Beautiful close up, lovely animal. Thanks for sharing, Lyn.
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.Bleizmor
03/20/14 11:21 AM GMT
Adorable look! Excellent capture, congrats Lyn.
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.scorpie
03/20/14 12:28 AM GMT
Fabulous!!!
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
.icedancer
03/25/14 12:58 AM GMT
Oh my he's adorable and love the look on his face
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.owldgirl
03/25/14 10:09 AM GMT
Aww so cute a first for me I love it ...
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