New Zealand Fur Seal

Kekeno | Arctocephalus forsteri

Important breeding colony and haul out areas present on the Ngā Motu/Sugarloaf Islands. Numbers thought to be increasing nationally, though local data is scarce.

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NZ Threat Classification: Not threatened (regionally distinctive).

NZ Population: Approximately 100,000.

Habitat: Important breeding colony and haul out areas on the Ngā Motu/Sugar Loaf Islands.

Food: Mainly fish and squid.

Breeding season: Mate and give birth to pups November to January.

Main threats: Human activities including entanglement.

More info: http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/native-animals/marine-mammals/seals/nz-fur-seal/

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