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South American Sealion - Adult sealions looking towards the deep channel where Killer whales are waiting for an opportunity to capture a pup. Killer whales do not capture adult sealions but they never forget that as pups
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South American Sealion - Adult sealions looking towards the deep channel where Killer whales are waiting for an opportunity to capture a pup. Killer whales do not capture adult sealions but they never forget that as pups
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South American Sealion - Adult sealions looking towards the deep channel where Killer whales / Orcas are waiting for an opportunity to capture a pup
Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia, Argentina.
Otaria flavescens
Killer whales do not capture adult sealions but they never forget that as pups, they were chased by the whales
Francois Gohier
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Sealion Selfie - When You Spot Your Childhood Nightmare!
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. In this hilarious snapshot captured by photographer Francois Gohier, a group of adult South American sealions can be seen peering anxiously into the deep channel. What's got their whiskers in a twist? None other than the notorious killer whales lurking beneath the surface, patiently waiting for an opportunity to snatch a pup! It seems that even as adults, these sealions haven't forgotten their childhood encounters with these cunning orcas. And who can blame them? We all have those childhood fears that stick with us like barnacles on a ship. The scene takes place at Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula in Patagonia, Argentina – where marine drama unfolds daily. The tension between these two species is palpable; it's like watching an aquatic version of "Jaws" but with furrier protagonists. As the adult sealions keep one eye on their adorable pups and another on the sneaky orcas, you can almost hear them whispering amongst themselves: "Stay close now! Remember what happened when we were little flippers?". Francois Gohier has managed to capture not only a stunning wildlife moment but also a comical reminder that our childhood fears never truly fade away. So next time you're at the beach and spot something lurking in the water. . . just remember - it might be your own personal 'killer whale' from yesteryears!
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