A.+galapagoensis


 * __ Arctocephalus galapagoensis (Galapagos Fur Seal) __**

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**__Class:__** Mammalia -to keep these animals safe, net fishing around known living areas has been suspended with a hefty fine given to any offender __**Personal Solutions:**__ -raise the fines on net offenders -build shelters to keep natural disasters from destroying the population again -"shelter breed" to help boost the population more __**Reason for Endangerment:**__ Galapagos fur seals became endangered due to mass hunting in the early 1800's for their prized coats, accidentally getting caught in nets, and the massive hurricane "El Nino".
 * __Order:__** Carnivora
 * __Family:__** Otariidae
 * __Endangered Species Act:__** The Galapagos Fur Seal was put on the endangered species list in the 1930's after hundreds of years hunting to near extinction.

Male length: up to 150 cm Female length: up to 130 cm Average male weight: 64 kg Average female weight: 27 kg The Galapogos Fur seal has a short, pointed muzzle. Coat varries from dark brown to a light grey. Males may have a slight "mane" from the top of their head down to their shoulders. The seals have a blackish colored skin which can be seen on their flippers.
 * __Appearance:__**

__Annual Temperature:__ 24-26°C __Annual Salinity:__ 34.5 PSS __Geologic processes experienced:__ volcanoes, earthquakes, sea floor spreading, subduction __Currents:__ Aleutian Current, North Pacific Current (or North Pacific Drift), Humboldt Current (or Peru Current), Kuroshio Current (or Japan Current), Oyashio Current, Mindanao Current, North Equatorial Current, South Equatorial Current, Cromwell current __Tide Range:__ .37m
 * __Geographic Location:__** Pacific Ocean, Galapogos Islands


 * __Migration Patterns:__** these animals live ONLY in the Galapogos Islands, they do not migrate
 * __Population:__** estimated population of 40,000 and are on the rise since 1982


 * __Reproduction:__** During the breeding season, females claim "territories" on the rocks to raise their young on. The seal's gestation period is about one year and the mother only gives birth to one pup. It is estimated that the mother tends to the pup from 6 months to 3 years depending on the needs of the pup. After one week, the mother spends 1-4 days catching fish for her pup and then1 day taking care of it and feeding it. This cycle alternates until the pup must learn to hunt on its own.


 * __Other Anatomy:__**

props to kwok Diagram from: [] - also warm blooded mammal - clawed - blubber

Sharks/Killer whale < Fur Seal < Small fish/chephalopods
 * __Food Chain:__**


 * __Tourism:__** An increase in tourism has lead to irritablility in the species.

__**SCAVENGER HUNT:**__ 1. Name one reason why the Galapagos fur seal was put on the red list. 2. What do Galapagos fur seals eat? 3. How long do mothers look after their pups?

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