Sea Lions and Sills

The description of sea lions was interesting. These animals as distinct from the sea elephants can use their hind flippers for walking and thus can move quite fast. Each sea lion has a harem of from eight to fifteen, and there is much fighting over the females. The biggest and strongest sea lion has the biggest harem. Along the edge of the breeding ground which is a sandy beach the bachelors roam awaiting a chance to cut out their more fortunate fellows.

The sea elephant is distinguished by the possession of a large proboscis on the top and front of its head which inflates with air. A big sea lion may measure up to twenty feet in length, and may weigh several tons.

Many more interesting points were made such as descriptions of penguins and their nesting habits. Then a film was shown which gave a realistic idea of the life on the Islands.

Supper concluded this very pleasant evening.