Return of the New Zealand Sea Lion - Wildlife Documentary

Return of the New Zealand Sea Lion. This is one of New Zealand's greatest wildlife comeback stories, as the locally extinct New Zealand Sea Lion reclaims the beaches along the South Island coastline for the first time in over 150 years.

Join me as I dive deep into their history and spend my time amongst the Sea Lions, observing them in their natural habitat, on the outskirts of Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula.

Please note that in line with Department of Conservation guidelines, all shots were taken at the recommended distance of 10m away from Sea Lions, with a majority being from 20m +.

Gear
- Nikon Z6II + 24-70mm + 70-300mm lenses
- Gopro Hero 11

00:00 - Return of the New Zealand Sea Lion
00:48 - Mum the Sea Lion & Sea Lion Hunting
02:09 - The Otago Peninsula
03:01 - First sighting
03:39 - The Beach Master
04:51 - Sea Lion Sparring
07:19 - Breeding Season
09:59 - All about Sea Lions
12:50 - Pup behaviour & Threats
14:07 - Sea Lion Pups
15:54 - Sunrise & Sea Lions
17:52 - More Sea Lion Pups

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