second observation after over 40 years . Observed by Ecoguardian Kendra Luclow in January, 2024
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- This picture was taken in 1980 by Trev and Flo Anderson, lightkeepers at Race Rocks. They reported that “Frosty” was a winter resident for the 8 years leading up to their departure from the station in 1982.
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- A photo by the Anderson’s from September, 1978 with “Frosty” an the left. This gives a good size comparison with the Californian Sea lions.
Domain Eukarya
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Subphylum Veretebrata
Class Mammalia
Order Carnivora
Clade Pinnipedia
Family Otaridae
Genus Callorhinus
Species ursinus
Common Name: Northern Fur Seal