In addition to the world-famous koalas, kangaroos, Australia is also super rich in marine life. Like seals and sea lions, slippery cutie is also very popular in Australia. But many of the buddies said they looked so alike that they couldn`t get who they were. Let`s make the difference between seals and sea lions today. By the way, Amway will give you a few good places to watch "big cute".
We were a family thousands of years ago.
In fact, seals and sea lions were terrestrial mammals tens of millions of years ago. With the change of environment, after slowly moving into the sea, their shape gradually changed: the body became fat pier, slippery streamline, leg and foot became easy to row the fin.
Today, seals and sea lions are flippers, living in water most of the time, returning to land only when they rest, mate or have a little baby.
We`re different from this place.
So how on earth can we tell them apart? Start tapping on the blackboard and draw the point.
The seal of the body is a small cheetah, and the whole body is long and small, and it is a little dense.
The sea lion is naked, not long spots, is a pure "black beauty."
Look, the ear seal is an animal without an outer ear, with only a small round hole.
The sea lion, on the other hand, has an obvious outer ear, although it is not very much compared to his body.
Photo by The Real South Australia via Facebook
Looking at the neck seal, using a bucket to describe his figure may not be more appropriate, the head, the body is completely glued together, can not see where the neck is at all;
The sea lion was a little better, and he could see some necks, but he also had a big neck.
Look at the swimming seal swimming entirely rely on the tail fin, the forelimb is a hairy paw, can not provide any motivation, can only act as a helmsman;
The sea lion`s forelimb is large, so it is their biggest source of power to swim.
Photo by shornhutton via Facebook
Although the sound seal is not small, it is a shy baby, most of the time is silent;
The sea lion is not the same. If you have nothing to do with it, you like to tune your voice. It`s really not a small voice.
Look at the posture in zoos and aquariums often see the top ball, shooting performance, this powerful character must be the sea lion, because their flippers can face forward, so they can stand up to the body to perform;
The seal`s tail can only be tilted backward and unable to stand, so it can only roll round and peristalsis on the ground.
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Haibao Bay Conservation Park, permanent habitat of sea lions
The Haibao Bay Conservation Park (Seal Bay Conservation Park), south of (Kangaroo Island), is named after Seals, but it is actually the habitat of sea lions, home to thousands of sea lions. They spend most of their time at sea looking for food, and when they need rest, they lie in droves on the beach and sand dunes, rolling lazily in the sun. You can join the tour group led by the park guide to walk among the sea lions, observe the little sea lions from the plank road, and watch the loveliness of these seas at close range.
Photo source: Park official website
TIPS:
There are more tourists at noon. If you don`t want to be too crowded, it is recommended to come before 11:00 or after 1: 00.
Coordinates: Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kingscote SA 5223
Ticket service: visitors can buy kangaroo island pass to enter Haibao Bay Conservation Park, but also to the park to buy tickets.
Ticket price: the tour guide leads the team at A $35 per person, and the price for free viewing is 16 Australian dollars per person, with discounts for children and groups.
Official website: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/sealbay/home Panther Rock
Panther rock, you can only look at it from afar and you can`t make fun of it.
Panther Rock (Seal Rocks) is located in the southwestern tip of (Phillip Island), Philip Island, where seals are wild and stay only during the October-December breeding period. Therefore, to come here to see seals must seize the time, and walk in can not close contact with them. You can choose to stand on the wooden trestle in Corner Norbes, take a look at these little fat piers from a distance, or you can take a cruise ship to watch at sea.
Source: Philip Island website
TIPS:
Coordinates: The Nobbies, Summerlands 3922
Official Website: https://www.visitphillipisland.com/listing/the-nobbies
Lincoln Port, undersea and Sea Lion "Noodles"
There are many small islands in the eastern part of Lincoln Port in South Australia, with tens of thousands of sea lions. It is also the only place in Australia where cage diving and sea lions can swim at close range at sea and sea lions. You can choose Calypso Star Charters`s cage diving service, put on a swimsuit, bring goggles and sea lions for close contact.
Photo source: product official website
TIPS:
Calypso Star Charters also has a project to dive into great white sharks, which can be used in conjunction with sea lions. Pure look at the sea lion project for about 5 hours, seal great white shark matching takes 12 hours, the time is longer, seasickness must be measured.
Coordinates: Port Lincoln, SA 5606
Transportation:Lincoln Port is located on Al Peninsula, 650km away from the city of Adelaide, South Australia. REX Regional Express travels between Adelaide and Lincoln Port for about 45 minutes.
Ticket price: 190 Australian dollars per person for the sea lion project
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday: 9:00am-5:30pm
- Saturday and Public Holiday: 9:00am-3:00pm
- Sunday: closed
Web site: http://www.sharkcagediving.com.au
Shaw Island Ocean Park, looking at sea lions through the bottom of a glass boat
Primitive islands, reefs and wreckage have created (Shoalwater Islands Marine Park) `s excellent wildlife viewing conditions in Shaw Island Ocean Park, where sea lions, dolphins and penguins can be found. You can start on a cruise ship from Fremantel (Fremantle) to explore sea lions, with professional guides explaining the ecology and habits of sea lions. You can also take a glass cruise ship to visit the crystal clear water of (Shoalwater Bay) in Shaw Bay and the sea lion lying on the bottom of the sea.
Photo source: product official website
TIPS：
Glass bottom penguins and sea lions cruises are one of the hottest projects, with a fare of A $33 per person and a 45-minute tour.
Address: 135 Arcadia Drive, Rockingham, Western Australia, 6168
Traffic: from Rojingham (Rockingham), you can get to Shaw Island Ocean Park. Rojingham is located in the south of Perth and drives for less than an hou
Product website: http://www.penguinisland.com.au/penguin-sea-lion-cruise
There is no one who can be so cute when he is so big. Come to Australia and see for yourself them who live freely by the sea.
