A young Galápagos sea lion on South Plaza Island, Galápagos archipelago, Ecuador (© Michael Durham/Tandem Stock)

【May 31 2014】Any number of the distinctive animals living in the Galápagos Islands could be an ambassador for the famous ecosystem. The Galápagos sea lion certainly has the cute factor going for it. This one has the typical light brown pelt of a juvenile. As it gets older, the coat will darken. And if this is a male, he may reach more than 500 pounds when fully grown. He’ll still be a fascinating creature, but at that size, “cute” may not be the first word that comes to mind.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..