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South Georgia Island and the Falklands- in benefit of the South Georgia Heritage Trust

Please note: all proceeds from purchases of prints for this collection are donated to the South Georgia Heritage Trust for rat eradication to protect this important environment!
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    Southern fur seal looks into the light in a moment of indecision as to whether or not to pursue me.  As the breeding season progresses for the southern fur seal, they become as aggressive with photographers as a barking dog chasing a bike.  Tripods became self-defense tools, an ironic moment considering the near-extinction of this wonderful seal.
    Contemplating an itch: a southern fur seal scratches its chin with rear flipper.  Their abnormally long fabrissa (whiskers) allow for many sensory additions, and are highly sensitive to touch by the end of a tripod in the event of warding off any territorial attack.
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