Pinniped Collection

Harp Seal or Saddleback Seal -Pagophilus groenlandicus, Phoca groenlandica- pup on pack ice, Magdalen Islands, Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Quebec, Canada

Killer whale / Orca - The adult male known as "MEL", 45 to 50 years old when these images were taken
FG-eb-327 Killer whale / Orca - The adult male known as "MEL", 45 to 50 years old when these images were taken (March 2006) hunting South American Sealion pups on a beach at Punta Norte

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) male named Mel attacking young South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens) on beach, Punta Norte, Peninsula Valdes, Argentina

Grey Seal young resting on beach stretching it's body Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK
SAS-4 Grey Seal - resting on beach stretching it's body Lincolnshire, England Halichoerus grypus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Northern Elephant Seal - females squabbling over newborn pup (still wet from birth) - Ano Nuevo State Reserve, CA, USA
SE-1098 Northern Elephant Seal - females squabbling over newborn pup (still wet from birth) Ano Nuevo State Reserve, CA, USA Mirounga angustirostris Suzi Eszterhas contact details

Galapagos Sealion - on the beach, Galapagos
ROG-12873 Galapagos Sealion - on the beach Galapgos Ecuador Zalophus wollebacki Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Walrus - large male, mouth open
WAT-7414 Walrus - large male, mouth open Odobenus rosmarus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Caspian seal - pup
VVPP-7 CASPIAN SEAL - pup on ice Phoca caspica Vladimir Voloshenko Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Harp Seal Pup
WAT-2802 HARP SEAL PUP - close-up of head Phoca groenlandica M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Northern Elephant Seal - males fighting in the surf - Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America
FG-DC-540 Northern Elephant Seal - males fighting in the surf Piedras Blancas colony - California coast - North America - Pacific Ocean Mirounga angustirostris Francois Gohier Please note that prints

Grey Seal, Halichoerus grypus, adult male lying on beach yawning. Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, UK. (RR)
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Grey Seal - pup
AEB-2372 GREY SEAL - pup on beach Halichoerus grypus Elizabeth Bomford Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Galapagos Sealion - on the beach, Galapagos
ROG-12872 Galapagos Sealion - on the beach Galapagos Zalophus wollebacki Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Hawaiian Monk Seal
FG-4378 Hawaiian Monk Seal Monachus schauinslandi Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Atlantic / Whiskered Walrus - male emerging from water. Head showing tusks, mouth
WAT-9780 Atlantic / Whiskered Walrus - male emerging from water. Head showing tusks, mouth, nostrils and whiskers North Spitzbergen. Svalbard. Odobenus rosmarus atlanticus M

Whiskered / Atlantic Walrus - on beach
WAT-8595 Whiskered / Atlantic Walrus - on beach Prins Karls Forland, West of main Island of Spitzberg Odobenus rosmarus M

Whiskered / Atlantic Walrus
WAT-8589 Whiskered / Atlantic Walrus Prins Karls Forland, West of main Island of Spitzberg Odobenus rosmarus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hawaiian Monk Seal Hawaii
TOM-335 Hawaiian Monk SEAL - close up of head Hawaii Cynomys ludovicianus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Leopard Seal
DH-2578-c Leopard Seal Hydrurga leptonyx Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Leopard Seal - & Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga) fighting
AU-102-GR Leopard SEAL (on right), facing up to Southern Elephant Seal (on left) Mirounga leonina Antarctic Hydrurga leptonyx Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

England, Cornwall, Gweek. Portrait of a rescued grey seal (called Fatima) at the National Seal Sanctuary

Australian sea (Neophoca cinerea) juvenile playing in the sand, Carnac Island, Western Australia

Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea) playful juvenile swimming upside-down, Carnac Island, Western Australia

Caspian Seal - pup - fur changing from yellow to white
VVPP-10 Caspian Seal - pup - fur changing from yellow to white Pusa caspica Latin also Phoca caspica Vladimir Voloshenko Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Harp Seal - pup. Madeleine Island - Quebec - Canada
WAT-13814 Harp Seal - pup Madeleine island - Quebec - Canada Phoca groenlandica M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Harp Seal - baby Magdalen Islands Quebec Canada
WAT-14292 Harp Seal - baby Magdalen Islands Quebec Canada Phoca groenlandica M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Southern Elephant Seal, Female - Female afraid of killer whales swimming along the shoreline
FG-eb-380 Southern Elephant Seal - Female afraid of killer whales swimming along the shoreline Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia

Killer whale / Orcas - Hunting South American Sea lion pups at the water's edge
FG-eb-284 Killer whale / Orcas - Hunting South American Sea lion pups at the water's edge Punta Norte, Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia

Grey Seal pup lying on sand bank stretching it's fin Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK
SAS-194 Grey Seal - pup lying on sand bank stretching it's fin Donna Nook, Lincolnshire Coast, England, UK Halichoerus grypus Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) whitecoat pup, resting on wrack covered beach, Orkney, Scotland, November

Galapagos Sealion - hunting fish Galapagos Islands
KA-299 Galapagos Sealion - hunting fish Endemic to the Galapagos Islands Zalophus californianus wollebaek Kurt Amsler Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Walrus - Male in sea - Svalbard (Spitsbergen) - Norway MA001782
COS-2710 Walrus - Male in sea Svalbard (Spitsbergen), Norway Odobenus rosmarus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Whiskered / Atlantic Walrus - head out of water
WAT-8597 Whiskered / Atlantic Walrus - head out of water Prins Karls Forland, West of main Island of Spitzberg Odobenus rosmarus M

Walrus Pair, female with short tusks
RS-223 WALRUS - Pair, female with short tusks. Odobenus rosmarus Robyn Stewart Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A bearded seal, Erignathus barbatus, swimming in the Arctic waters. Svalbard, Norway

Atlantic walruses, Odobenus rosmarus, resting on ice. Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

Atlantic walruses, Odobenus rosmarus, in Arctic water. Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

Atlantic walruses, Odobenus rosmarus, in Arctic water. Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway

Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) amongst group hauled out on shore. Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway. July

Atlantic walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) hauled out on ice floe, Svalbard, Norway June

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) juvenile on beach, Galapagos

Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea), two females greeting each other on beach. Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) pup on shore, Galapagos

Group of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) in a kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera), California, USA. Pacific ocean

Group of California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) swimming in kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera), California, USA. Pacific ocean

RF - California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) with mouth open close to the camera. The milk teeth of this pup show decay, which is quite usual. Los Islotes, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) uses a Panamic cushion star (Pentaceraster cumingi) as a toy. The sealions pick up the starfish and then drop them and chase after them as they sink

California sea lions (Zalophus californianus) two resting with flippers round each other, Monterey Bay, California, USA, September

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"Pinnipeds: Majestic Marine Predators and Playful Pups" In the vast waters of Patagonia, Argentina, a remarkable sight unfolds as the mighty Killer whale or Orca named "MEL" embarks on a hunting expedition. At 45 to 50 years old, this adult male showcases his prowess by targeting South American Sealion pups on Punta Norte's beach. Witnessing this spectacle in March 2006 leaves one in awe of nature's raw power. Meanwhile, across the ocean in England's Donna Nook along the Lincolnshire Coast, a serene scene captures our attention. A Grey Seal young stretches its body while resting peacefully on the sandy beach. The tranquility is palpable as it basks under the gentle sun rays. Venturing further into North America's Pacific Ocean coast lies Piedras Blancas colony in California. Here, Northern Elephant Seals engage in fierce battles amidst crashing waves. Their strength and determination are evident as they fight for dominance with an impressive display of force. Traveling to Galapagos reveals another captivating pinniped encounter - Galapagos Sealion lounges gracefully upon pristine beaches. Their sleek bodies glisten under sunlight while they enjoy moments of relaxation amid their natural habitat. The Arctic region presents us with two distinct species showcasing their unique characteristics. First, we meet a Walrus - a large male whose open mouth displays its formidable tusks that serve both defense and communication purposes within its social groups. Then we encounter Caspian seal pups frolicking playfully alongside Harp Seal pups against icy backdrops – reminding us of nature's adorable wonders. Back at Donna Nook once again, an adult male Grey Seal yawns lazily on the beach before resuming its coastal activities; these creatures possess an undeniable charm even during their most mundane moments. Hawaii brings forth yet another fascinating member of the pinniped family - Hawaiian Monk Seal graces the shores with its distinct appearance and solitary nature.