South American Sea Lions (Otaria flavescens), males, Punta Ninfas, Atlantic Coast, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina, South America

South American Sea Lions (Otaria flavescens), males, Punta Ninfas, Atlantic Coast, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina, South America

Mel, the Killer Whale or Orca (Orcinus orca) narrowly misses out on a South American Sea Lion (Otaria flavescens) that it was hunting, in Patagonia. Of the 18 only 7 have mastered the stranding behaviour whereby the Orca enters the shallow surf to feed on Sea Lion pups. Distinctive by his 2 metre dorsal fin, Mel is an expert hunter who feeds on Sea Lion pups before taking them back to his pod. This lucky Sea Lion however managed to escape the hunter's attentions.

Mel, the Killer Whale or Orca (Orcinus orca) narrowly misses out on a South American Sea Lion (Otaria flavescens) that it was hunting, in Patagonia. Of the 18 only 7 have mastered the stranding behaviour whereby the Orca enters the shallow surf to feed on Sea Lion pups. Distinctive by his 2 metre dorsal fin, Mel is an expert hunter who feeds on Sea Lion pups before taking them back to his pod. This lucky Sea Lion however managed to escape the hunter's attentions.

Mel, the Killer Whale or Orca (Orcinus orca) narrowly misses out on a South American Sea Lion (Otaria flavescens) that it was hunting, in Patagonia. Of the 18 only 7 have mastered the stranding behaviour whereby the Orca enters the shallow surf to feed on Sea Lion pups. Distinctive by his 2 metre dorsal fin, Mel is an expert hunter who feeds on Sea Lion pups before taking them back to his pod. This lucky Sea Lion however managed to escape the hunter's attentions.

Mel, the Killer Whale or Orca (Orcinus orca) narrowly misses out on a South American Sea Lion (Otaria flavescens) that it was hunting, in Patagonia. Of the 18 only 7 have mastered the stranding behaviour whereby the Orca enters the shallow surf to feed on Sea Lion pups. Distinctive by his 2 metre dorsal fin, Mel is an expert hunter who feeds on Sea Lion pups before taking them back to his pod. This lucky Sea Lion however managed to escape the hunter's attentions.

Mel, the Killer Whale or Orca (Orcinus orca) narrowly misses out on a South American Sea Lion (Otaria flavescens) that it was hunting, in Patagonia. Of the 18 only 7 have mastered the stranding behaviour whereby the Orca enters the shallow surf to feed on Sea Lion pups. Distinctive by his 2 metre dorsal fin, Mel is an expert hunter who feeds on Sea Lion pups before taking them back to his pod. This lucky Sea Lion however managed to escape the hunter's attentions.

Sea lion and cormoran colony at Punta Loma, near Puerto Madryn, Chubut province, Patagonia, Argentina

Orca (Orcinus orca) attacking sea lion pups (Otaria flavescens) at the beach, Mirador, Punta Norte, Peninsula Valdes, Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina, South America

Dominant bull with female ready to mate. South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens, formerly Otaria byronia), also called the Southern Sea Lion or Patagonian sea lion. South America, Falkland Islands

Dominant bull with female ready to mate. South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens, formerly Otaria byronia), also called the Southern Sea Lion or Patagonian sea lion. South America, Falkland Islands

Dominant bull. South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens, formerly Otaria byronia), also called the Southern Sea Lion or Patagonian sea lion. South America, Falkland Islands

Females in colony on pebble beach. South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens, formerly Otaria byronia), also called the Southern Sea Lion or Patagonian sea lion. South America, Falkland Islands

Dominant bull with female ready to mate. South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens, formerly Otaria byronia), also called the Southern Sea Lion or Patagonian sea lion. South America, Falkland Islands

Bull and female in tussock belt. South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens, formerly Otaria byronia), also called the Southern Sea Lion or Patagonian sea lion. South America, Falkland Islands

Young bull on sandy beach. South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens, formerly Otaria byronia), also called the Southern Sea Lion or Patagonian sea lion. South America, Falkland Islands

Young bull on sandy beach. South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens, formerly Otaria byronia), also called the Southern Sea Lion or Patagonian sea lion. South America, Falkland Islands

South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens) also called Southern Sea Lion and Patagonian Sea Lion, colony in the National Park Valdes. Valdes is listed as UNESCO world heritage. South America, Argentina, Chubut

Young bull huntig for Gentoo penguins. The hunt happens on the beach not in water. South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens, formerly Otaria byronia), also called the Southern Sea Lion or Patagonian sea lion. South America, Falkland Islands

South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens) also called Southern Sea Lion and Patagonian Sea Lion, colony in the National Park Valdes. Valdes is listed as UNESCO world heritage. South America, Argentina, Chubut

Bull with females. South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens) also called Southern Sea Lion and Patagonian Sea Lion, colony in the National Park Valdes. Valdes is listed as UNESCO world heritage. South America, Argentina, Chubut