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“The Navigator”
Japanese Sea Lion
Gone before we could truly know them.
Zalophus japonicus memorial • extinct
Last confirmed sighting 1951
Declared extinct by ICUN 1994.
Originally considered a subspecies of Californian sea lions, later were confirmed to be a separate species in 2003.
Extinction due to over hunting & habitat destruction.
The Japanese sea lion was a species of pinniped found in the western North Pacific, including Japan and the Korean Peninsula. They typically resided on open beaches, and occasionally in rocky areas. They also often would rest in caves.
Rare footage of Japanese Sea Lions
Japanese sea lions were victims of both over hunting and habitat destruction. They were primarily hunted for oil, with other parts being used for medicine and other goods. The commercial harvest of them is considered to be a primary factor in their extinction.
Habitat destruction, particularly destruction brought on by WW2 submarines is also believed to have played a role in their extinction.
Along with the Caribbean Monk Seal, these two make up the only pinnipeds to go extinct in modern times.
🪼 Intro 🪼
I go by Pacific. I have a huge interest in marine mammals - especially dolphins, orcas, and sea lions!
My other posts will often be about conservation and zoos/aquariums.
🐬 About Me 🫧
★ I support accredited zoos & aquariums. I believe that they’re a valuable tool in both conservation & public education. I think the majority of animals can thrive in captivity, if cared for properly.
★ I consider myself anti captivity/pro-welfare with orcas. Although I wish we didn’t have captive orcas, I believe the last captive orcas should still live out their final years in a high quality zoological setting.
★ I’ll often post about endangered or extinct species. Conservation is a huge interest of mine!
★ I may post about dog training & animal training on the side.
★ I’m hoping to work with marine animals one day.
★ I’m a wildlife photographer. One of my dreams is to photograph wild orcas!
🐬 Favorites 🐬
★ Extinct species - Caribbean monk seal.
★ Sea lion species - Australian sea lion.
★ Cetacean - Orcas, bottlenose dolphins, & commerson’s dolphins.
★ My favorite orcas - Chimo, Keiko, Kamea, and Frosty.
★ Cephalopods - Bigfin squid & humboldt squid.
🦈 Before You Interact 🦈
★ I’ll likely block you if you’re aggressively anti captivity. This includes orca related captivity as well. I personally see a lot of toxic behavior from these sorts of people.
★ Pro captivity people are welcome here! I’m always interested in hearing more POVs.
★ Under 16 or over 20 - feel free to follow & interact with my blog, but keep it casual please. Respect any boundaries I set. Do not expect to be viewed as a friend, as it makes me uncomfortable.
★ NSFW accounts - I likely will block these. I just don’t feel comfortable with that content!
★ Dolphin hate - I am willing to dispel a lot of the harmful myths surrounding dolphins. However I will not allow blatant dolphin hate on my blog.