ナショナルジオグラフィックさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ナショナルジオグラフィックInstagram)「Photo by Cristina Mittermeier @Mitty This baby southern sea lion huddled close to a massive bull for an afternoon snooze while his mother was out feeding. They spent their time lounging on the rocks together in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) in what appeared to be a wholesome moment. Nature, however, is neither merciful nor cruel, and this big male had a secret agenda. He planned on keeping the pup hostage so when the mother returned from her feeding foray, he could use the captive pup to coerce her into mating with him. While the young sea lion wasn’t necessarily in any danger, I was relieved when it was able to return to its mother unharmed. Photographing wildlife in their natural environments is a beautiful and wondrous experience, but it can also be nerve-wracking. All we can do as observers is watch nature’s drama unfold and hope for the best. Follow me @Mitty for more stories from my work as a conservation photographer with my team @SeaLegacy and learn more about the animals we are working to protect across the globe.」7月31日 3時37分