New Zealand sea lion mom and pup (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption A mother New Zealand sea lion and her pup. Mothers are fiercely protective of their offspring, underscoring the need for proper management as the animals begin to return to their habitat, which often is also occupied by people. Credit Janet Ledingham Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Adaptations must be shared under the same terms. License CC BY-SA Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.