Sea Lion Island
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Sea Lion Island is one of the Falkland Islands, lying eight miles south of East Falkland. It is known for its wildlife, including southern sea lions, southern elephant seals, penguins, striated caracara and Antarctic skuas, and orcas offshore.
There is a small settlement on the island and two airstrips. Historically, Sea Lion Island was a sheep farm and a base for slaughtering penguins to render for oil. There is also a memorial to HMS Sheffield on the island.
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