Before the incident, Ronnie was photographed playing happily with the female sea lion and
rubbing noses with her by the poolside.
Revealing the lengths some people will go to, Toledo added: "I once had a man who came to me saying the bump on his nose hurt when he greeted other men in the traditional Arab manner --
rubbing noses."
After the welcoming ceremony, which included the Maori greeting of
rubbing noses, the royal couple and their son were taken to a private house with George's nanny Maria Borrallo, where they will spend two days recovering from jet lag.
He has said thanks but no thanks to
rubbing noses with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge when they, plus baby George, honour his country with a visit.
Rene Fleming showed a couple with scrunched faces
rubbing noses in "J'adore mon amour" and Margaret Nubuor's painting showed a woman in a bathing suit with an eerie unzipped back that exposed her skeleton.
Rubbing noses: Meeting Mickey Mouse at the Disney Magical Moments Festival.
Unfortunately they kept the loin cloths and leaves, and ended their performance by
rubbing noses.