A "LONELY" sealion lives a miserable existence in an old tank after his girlfriend died of cancer, activists claim.

Junior was born 22 years ago at the Mediterraneo Marine Park in Naxxar, Malta , and spent all his life with beau Dana - but is now alone.

Footage from an animal activist group shows Junior mournfully circling his cramped tank, where he has been kept alone for two years.

Dana died in April 2023 from cancer - leaving her long-time love behind.

During a recent visit to the park, activists from TideBreakers spoke with Junior's trainer - who confirmed he now suffers from arthritis and is also going blind.

Patagonian sea lions are known to be highly social animals that thrive in large colonies.

Yet Junior has spent his entire life in captivity with only a single compa

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