Galápagos sea lion mother and pup on Floreana Island, Ecuador (© Tui De Roy/Minden Pictures)

【September 3 2015】Though breeding season for Galápagos sea lions lasts from May through January, there are baby sea lions on the islands all year round. A female Galápagos sea lion gives birth to a single pup and spends three years taking care of the baby before the pup is big enough to care for itself. While their moms are out hunting, dozens of pups may be sunning themselves at any particular time in a crowded inlet here on Floreana Island (formerly known as Santa Maria Island), but a mother can still recognize her pup’s bark among the crowd.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..