Be Aware They are Near
Sea Lions or Land Lions?
Land of the Sea Lions
Look Out for Pakake
Land of the Sea Lions
Pakake have a long history in Aotearoa/ New Zealand and their distribution has changed greatly over time
Explore a map of pakake sightings
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Sea Lions or Land Lions?
Pakake spend half of their time at sea and half on land
Pakake feed, travel, and play in the moana/ocean
Pakake rest, nurse pups, socialise, and play on the takutai/coast
Pakake rest, nurse pups, and hide in the tāhuahua/sand dunes
Pakake can walk, run, and climb hills on land
Pakake often move inland sometimes up to 2km
Pakake often hide in coastal vegetation
Pakake rest, nurse pups, and hide in the ngahere/ forest
Pakake spend half of their time at sea and half on land
Pakake feed, travel, and play in the moana/ocean
Explore the boardgame below to learn more about how pakake use different habitats
Pakake rest, nurse pups, socialise, and play on the takutai/coast
Pakake rest, nurse pups, and hide in the tāhuahua/sand dunes
Pakake can walk, run, and climb hills on land
Pakake often move inland sometimes up to 2km
Pakake often hide in coastal vegetation
Pakake rest, nurse pups, and hide in the ngahere/ forest
Be Aware Pakake are Near
Use these tips to spot pakake presence
When spending time near the coast in the south of Aotearoa/New Zealand it is important to check for the presence of pakake so that close encounters can be avoided
Check for curvy flipper-prints
Be wary of suspicious logs
On the beach
Look out for sandy coloured rumps
In the dunes
Take care when following paths
Cast your eye under vegetation
Test your pakake spotting skills
Check for scat: white = old, brown = new
Cast your eye through the trees
Be wary of smooth tracks
In coastal forest
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