Argentina · observation
Dunes between the fifth and sixth beach access, Las Grutas
· Río Negro
Wildlife staff found a subadult female South American sea lion in the dunes at Las Grutas and subsequently relocated it. https://www.rionegro.com.ar/sociedad/rescataron-y-liberaron-un-lobo-marino-en-las-grutas-aparecio-entre-los-medanos-y-volvio-al-mar-4671768/
- Species
- South American sea lion
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- Diario Río Negro; Río Negro wildlife authorities
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- The article dated 5 August says the operation occurred that Monday, resolving to 3 August. The source identifies Otaria flavescens.
- Identification confidence
- Not recorded
- Editorial status
- Published by Seal Watch.
Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.