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New Zealand · 2009—2026

New Zealand fur seal / kekeno

Seals around New Zealand.

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  1. Kaikōura Peninsula, New Zealand Kaikōura Peninsula
    Unidentified Krohl — iNaturalist (krohling)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as New Zealand fur seal (Arctocephalus forsteri). New Zealand fur seal

  2. Half Moon Bay, New Zealand Half Moon Bay
    Unidentified Adam Duchac — iNaturalist (adamduchac)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as New Zealand fur seal (Arctocephalus forsteri). New Zealand fur seal

  3. Marlborough District, Marlborough Region, New Zealand Marlborough District
    Unidentified Annett Boerner — iNaturalist (annettboerner)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as New Zealand fur seal (Arctocephalus forsteri). New Zealand fur seal