South American sea lions and fur seals

Seals around Chile.

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  1. Date: 2022
    Reported: Unidentified La Prensa Austral, interviewing Patricio Díaz / Sernapesca

    Observation: La Prensa Austral reported a leopard seal on Punta Arenas's Costanera del Estrecho near the basketball courts. Sernapesca director Patricio Díaz said responders found no apparent injuries or poor condition. Source: https://laprensaaustral.cl/2022/09/04/aparicion-de-foca-leopardo-en-la-costanera-del-estrecho-obligo-a-operativo-de-la-armada-y-sernapesca/