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Otariidae Collection

Otariidae, also known as eared seals, encompass a diverse group of marine mammals that captivate both scientists and nature enthusiasts alike

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Young Galapagos Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus wollebaeki)

Young Galapagos Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus wollebaeki)

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) looking out to sea on sandy beach. Endangered

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) looking out to sea on sandy beach. Endangered. Espanola Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, June

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Page 11. The Skull of a Babirousa;Untitled: antlers;the Skull of a Sea Lyon;a Lizard

Page 11. The Skull of a Babirousa;Untitled: antlers;the Skull of a Sea Lyon;a Lizard, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5669981 Page 11. The Skull of a Babirousa; Untitled: antlers; the Skull of a Sea Lyon; a Lizard, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Stellers Sea Lions (Eumetopias jubatus) hauled out on rocky island; Katmai National Park, Alaska

Stellers Sea Lions (Eumetopias jubatus) hauled out on rocky island; Katmai National Park, Alaska, United States of America

Background imageOtariidae Collection: A California Sea Lion at London Zoo, October 1924 (b / w photo)

A California Sea Lion at London Zoo, October 1924 (b / w photo)
2962619 A California Sea Lion at London Zoo, October 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Background imageOtariidae Collection: A California sea lion sitting on a rock beside her pool, London Zoo

A California sea lion sitting on a rock beside her pool, London Zoo
3116075 A California sea lion sitting on a rock beside her pool, London Zoo, September 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Background imageOtariidae Collection: A young Californian Sea Lion sitting on a rock in its pool at London Zoo

A young Californian Sea Lion sitting on a rock in its pool at London Zoo
2662476 A young Californian Sea Lion sitting on a rock in its pool at London Zoo, October 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Pantagonian Sea Lions, c. 1865 (w / c on paper)

Pantagonian Sea Lions, c. 1865 (w / c on paper)
780860 Pantagonian Sea Lions, c.1865 (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

Background imageOtariidae Collection: A Californian Sealion performs for its keeper at London Zoo, July 1921 (b / w photo)

A Californian Sealion performs for its keeper at London Zoo, July 1921 (b / w photo)
1262613 A Californian Sealion performs for its keeper at London Zoo, July 1921 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Background imageOtariidae Collection: A California Sea Lion nursing her one hour old pup, London Zoo, July 1925 (b / w photo)

A California Sea Lion nursing her one hour old pup, London Zoo, July 1925 (b / w photo)
3073892 A California Sea Lion nursing her one hour old pup, London Zoo, July 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Background imageOtariidae Collection: A female California sea lion lying on a rocky terrace, while feeding her pup, London Zoo

A female California sea lion lying on a rocky terrace, while feeding her pup, London Zoo
3116073 A female California sea lion lying on a rocky terrace, while feeding her pup, London Zoo, July 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

Background imageOtariidae Collection: California Sea Lions with ice on their pool, London Zoo, 1929 (b / w photo)

California Sea Lions with ice on their pool, London Zoo, 1929 (b / w photo)
3725667 California Sea Lions with ice on their pool, London Zoo, 1929 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Cormorant and Steller sea lion, Ernest Sound, Wrangell, Alaska

Cormorant and Steller sea lion, Ernest Sound, Wrangell, Alaska

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus gazella) bull. South Georgia Island

Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus gazella) bull. South Georgia Island

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus gazella). Bull in typical Tussock Grass habitat

Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus gazella). Bull in typical Tussock Grass habitat

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Portrait of Antarctic fur seal, South Georgia Island, Antarctica

Portrait of Antarctic fur seal, South Georgia Island, Antarctica
Close-up portrait of an Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella) looking at camera; South Georgia Island, Antarctica

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Sea Lion (Otariidae); Holy Island, Northumberland, England

Sea Lion (Otariidae); Holy Island, Northumberland, England

Background imageOtariidae Collection: A sea lion swimming under the waters surface watching a school of fish; Galapagos, equador

A sea lion swimming under the waters surface watching a school of fish; Galapagos, equador

Background imageOtariidae Collection: A Sea Lion Swimming Under The Waters Surface; Galapagos, Equador

A Sea Lion Swimming Under The Waters Surface; Galapagos, Equador

Background imageOtariidae Collection: A Sea Lion (Otariidae) In The Shallow Water With Its Belly On The White Sand In Gardner Bay;

A Sea Lion (Otariidae) In The Shallow Water With Its Belly On The White Sand In Gardner Bay; Galapagos, Equador

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Sea Lion; Galapagos, Equador

Sea Lion; Galapagos, Equador

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Whiskers On The Face Of A Fur Seal (Otariidae); Galapagos, Equador

Whiskers On The Face Of A Fur Seal (Otariidae); Galapagos, Equador

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Galapagos Sea Lion -Zalophus wollebaeki- in the surf, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Sea Lion -Zalophus wollebaeki- in the surf, San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Background imageOtariidae Collection: black, captive animals, grey, nobody, otariidae, pool, seal, zalophus californianus

black, captive animals, grey, nobody, otariidae, pool, seal, zalophus californianus
California sea lion (Zalophus californianus), captive

Background imageOtariidae Collection: A sea lion (Eumetopias Jubatus) poses on the beach in the Galapgos Islands of Ecuador

A sea lion (Eumetopias Jubatus) poses on the beach in the Galapgos Islands of Ecuador
A sea lion (Eumetopias Jubatus) poses on the beach in the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador, South America

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Eared seal, marine mammal

Eared seal, marine mammal

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Illustration of Sea Lion, eye, close-up

Illustration of Sea Lion, eye, close-up

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Illustration of four Sea Lions on beach

Illustration of four Sea Lions on beach

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Illustration of Sea Lions on beach and swimming in sea

Illustration of Sea Lions on beach and swimming in sea

Background imageOtariidae Collection: A sea lion in Cabo Pulmo, Mexico

A sea lion in Cabo Pulmo, Mexico
A sea lion (Otariidae) in Cabo Pulmo, Mexico

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Three Galapagos Sea Lions play on the shore of Bartholomew Island. Ecuador, South America

Three Galapagos Sea Lions play on the shore of Bartholomew Island. Ecuador, South America

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Galapagos Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus wollebaeki)

Galapagos Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus wollebaeki)

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Galapagos Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus wollebaeki)

Galapagos Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus wollebaeki)

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea), Kangaroo Island, Australia

Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea), Kangaroo Island, Australia

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island, Australia

Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island, Australia

Background imageOtariidae Collection: New Zealand sea lion -Phocarctos hookeri- pup, lying on grass, scratching with flipper, Moeraki

New Zealand sea lion -Phocarctos hookeri- pup, lying on grass, scratching with flipper, Moeraki, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageOtariidae Collection: New Zealand sea lion -Phocarctos hookeri- on grass, Moeraki, South Island, New Zealand

New Zealand sea lion -Phocarctos hookeri- on grass, Moeraki, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageOtariidae Collection: New Zealand Fur Seal -Arctocephalus forsteri-, Otago Region, South Island, New Zealand

New Zealand Fur Seal -Arctocephalus forsteri-, Otago Region, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Fighting Brown Fur Seals or Cape Fur Seals -Arctocephalus pusillus- in a colony

Fighting Brown Fur Seals or Cape Fur Seals -Arctocephalus pusillus- in a colony, Dorob National Park, Cape Cross, Namibia

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Young Brown Fur Seal or Cape Fur Seal -Arctocephalus pusillus- sleeping on a rock

Young Brown Fur Seal or Cape Fur Seal -Arctocephalus pusillus- sleeping on a rock, Dorob National Park, Cape Cross, Namibia

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Close-up of sealskin, Brown Fur Seal or Cape Fur Seal -Arctocephalus pusillus

Close-up of sealskin, Brown Fur Seal or Cape Fur Seal -Arctocephalus pusillus-, Dorob National Park, Cape Cross, Namibia

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Sleeping Brown Fur Seal or Cape Fur Seal -Arctocephalus pusillus-, Dorob National Park

Sleeping Brown Fur Seal or Cape Fur Seal -Arctocephalus pusillus-, Dorob National Park, Cape Cross, Namibia

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Brown Fur Seal or Cape Fur Seal -Arctocephalus pusillus-, Dorob National Park, Cape Cross, Namibia

Brown Fur Seal or Cape Fur Seal -Arctocephalus pusillus-, Dorob National Park, Cape Cross, Namibia

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Brown Fur Seal or Cape Fur Seal -Arctocephalus pusillus- sleeping on a rock, Dorob National Park

Brown Fur Seal or Cape Fur Seal -Arctocephalus pusillus- sleeping on a rock, Dorob National Park, Cape Cross, Namibia

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Young Brown Fur Seal or Cape Fur Seal -Arctocephalus pusillus- sleeping on a rock

Young Brown Fur Seal or Cape Fur Seal -Arctocephalus pusillus- sleeping on a rock, Dorob National Park, Cape Cross, Namibia

Background imageOtariidae Collection: Colony of Brown Fur Seals or Cape Fur Seals -Arctocephalus pusillus- on a small upstream sandbank

Colony of Brown Fur Seals or Cape Fur Seals -Arctocephalus pusillus- on a small upstream sandbank, near Walvis Bay, Namibia

Background imageOtariidae Collection: South American sea lion -Otaria flavescens-, Coquimbo Region, Chile

South American sea lion -Otaria flavescens-, Coquimbo Region, Chile

Background imageOtariidae Collection: South American sea lions -Otaria flavescens-, Coquimbo Region, Chile

South American sea lions -Otaria flavescens-, Coquimbo Region, Chile



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Otariidae, also known as eared seals, encompass a diverse group of marine mammals that captivate both scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. Among them are the young Galapagos Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus wollebaeki), whose innocent charm is matched only by their endangered status. On page 11 of an ancient manuscript lies a fascinating depiction - the skull of a Babirousa, antlers towering proudly above it. Yet nestled among these illustrations is another intriguing find: the skull of a Sea Lyon. It serves as a reminder that these creatures have long fascinated humanity. In Katmai National Park, Alaska, Steller's Sea Lions (Eumetopias jubatus) can be observed hauled out on rocky islands. Their imposing presence against the rugged backdrop showcases their resilience in harsh environments. Traveling back in time to London Zoo in October 1924, we encounter a California Sea Lion captured through black and white photography. Sitting on a rock beside her pool, she exudes grace and curiosity simultaneously. Not far away from her sits another young Californian Sea Lion perched upon its own rock within its pool at London Zoo. Its youthful energy radiates through every playful movement. The artistic touch comes alive with watercolor paintings depicting Patagonian Sea Lions circa 1865. The delicate strokes bring forth their beauty while capturing their essence amidst vibrant hues. Returning to London Zoo in July 1921 brings us face-to-face with an unforgettable sight - a Californian Sealion performing for its keeper. This display highlights not only their intelligence but also the unique bond they form with humans when given care and attention. A heartwarming moment frozen in time reveals itself next: A California Sea Lion nursing her one-hour-old pup at London Zoo in July 1925. This intimate connection between mother and offspring reminds us of the importance of protecting these majestic creatures for future generations.