Snoozing Galapagos Islands Sea Lion Postcard

"Snoozing Galapagos Islands Sea Lion" by Catherine Sherman. The ropes tied on the cleat on this boat doesn't look like a comfortable pillow, but this Galapagos sea lion doesn't seem to mind. Sea lions make themselves at home on fishing boats in Villamil Bay of Isabela Island in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. The Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) is a species of sea lion that exclusively breeds on the Galápagos Islands and – in smaller numbers – on Isla de la Plata (Ecuador). They are often spotted sun-bathing on sandy shores or rock groups, on boats and piers in ports or gliding through the surf. Their loud bark, playful nature, and graceful agility in water make them the "welcoming party" of the islands, according to Wikipedia. They are the smallest sea lions. Slightly smaller than their Californian relatives, Galápagos sea lions range from 150 to 250 cm (59 to 98 in) in length and weigh between 50 to 250 kg (110 to 550 lb), with the males averaging larger than females. The Galapagos Islands are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.