The Galápagos sea lion is found in two places in the world—its namesake locale and the Isla de la Plata just off the coast of Ecuador. The expert swimmers are often spotted playing and surfing in the waves. They"re gregarious on land, too, sometimes even grabbing a snooze on a town bench. Although a common and beloved sight in the islands, Galápagos sea lions are endangered, and their numbers are susceptible to changes in ocean temperatures, which can limit their food supply.
A day for the oceans
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Saint Dwynwen s Day
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Class, please take out a No. 2 pencil…
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Take a break! It s Labor Day!
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Flock online for the Great Backyard Bird Count
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National Moth Week
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Cinco de Mayo
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The call of the wild in Alaska
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A bite of ancient history
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Celebrating women in science
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Love on ice
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Mooncake time
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A peek behind the royal curtain
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World Book Day
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Bryce Canyon National Park turns 100
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