@AlexGallagher To quote the conclusion from the letter, last paragraph, "I would urge Mr Swinney to instead run on the SNP’s record over the last 19 years. Given that would present him with a different and longer list of headaches".

So, there, I did directly address the point of the letter.

#sealion

🦭Seal of Approval! This specific animal on the carousel caught my attention. How cute is this! Found in an abandoned theme park, somewhere in Japan

#Japan #Photography #Abandoned #Seal #Sealion #LostPlaces #Caousel #MerryGoRound #ThemePark #Rides

I know the news is terrible and there's a lot of fights ahead. For today, take care of yourself and try to look as relaxed as this happy sea lion #Photography #AltText #SeaLion #NYC

*My husband took this photo on a business trip lol. I did a lot of editing

A California sea lion surfing the waves during the herring spawn last year.

Do you know how to identify a California sea lion? They have a bump on their head.

#photography #wildlife #SeaLion #HerringSpawn #VancouverIslandWildlife #VancouverIsland #BritishColumbia

How a 3D-printed synthetic sea lion pelvis enhances veterinary capabilities to counter ongoing beaching https://phys.org/news/2026-02-3d-synthetic-sea-lion-pelvis.html 🦭 #Pinnipeds #MarineMammals #MarineLife #MarineBiology #SeaLion #Science
How a 3D-printed synthetic sea lion pelvis enhances veterinary capabilities to counter ongoing beaching

Scores of sea lions continue to beach themselves along the Southern California coastline, stricken with sickness. Toxic algae blooms are to blame, though a mechanical engineering innovation could shift the tide in favor of the marine mammals. Now, UNLV-led research published in Scientific Reports has successfully developed a synthetic California sea lion pelvic region, mimicking its bone and soft tissue. This allows medical professionals to conduct blood collection training on anatomically authentic models, improving efforts to treat the live animals.

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Doesn't this look like Falkor? Sealion (sea doggo) cruising by the waterfront. #sealion #sea #lion #seadoggo #doggo #wildlife #nature #critter

Underwater at the Hogle Zoo.

The Salt Lake City zoo boasts more than 130 animals species and 800+ animals on site.

That means there's a lot of diversity at the zoo.

I really appreciated watching some of the animals more acclimated to the colder winter days (it was about 40°F when we visited).

This California Sea Lion was undaunted by the cooler temps, robustly swimming throughout its tank.

#utahzoo #hoglezoo #winteratthezoo #familytravel #sealion

@CatherineBabault
A beautiful picture ❤️
Great work!
#sealion #Vancouverisland #photography