Hooker’s Sea-lion
The Hooker’s Sea Lion (Phocarctos hookeri) likewise known as New Zealand Sea Lion, is among the rarest and also most jeopardized sea lions.
The significant reproduction swarms are found on Auckland Islands and to some extent near Stewart Island. Hooker Sea lions favor sandy coastlines as haul-out areas. On cozy summertime days they will certainly flick sand over themselves to attempt to keep cool.
Adult males action in between 2.0-3.25 m long, consider concerning 300– 450 kg as well as are brownish to black in color. Ladies grow to regarding 1.6– 2.0 m, evaluate as much as 160 kg and are creamy-gray in color.
The hooker sea lion has a blunt nose and also brief hairs. Men could live as long as 23 years, females as long as 18 years. Women bring to life a single pup every 1-2 years.
They are opportunistic feeders with a diet of squids, octopus, some sharks and rays, crabs, crayfish, and fish. Now and then, they will certainly eat penguins, elephant seals as well as fur seals.