EPOW - Ecology Picture of the Week

Each week a different image of our fascinating environment is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional ecologist.

17-23 January 2011

Sea Lion Attacks Iguana!

Galapagos Sea Lion (Zalophus wollebacki) 
and Marine Iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus)
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Credit & Copyright: Dr. Bruce G. Marcot

Explanation:  Oh the humanity!  Can you bear to watch this terrible fight between a massive marine mammal and a huge, ancient lizard?  

B-movies were never this intense!

 

Next week's picture:  The Silver-lined Jewel That Flies

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