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Bookmark or Share- Sea lion | Marine Mammal, Adaptations & Behavior | Britannicasea lion, any of six species of eared seals found primarily in Pacific waters. Sea lions are characterized by a coat of short coarse hair that lacks a distinct undercoat. Except for the California sea lion (Zalophus californianus), males have lion-like manes and constantly roar to defend their harems (hence their name).
- Seals, Sea Lions, and Walruses | Smithsonian OceanThere are five species of sea lion—the California sea lion, Steller sea lion, Southern sea lion, Australian sea lion, and Hooker’s sea lion. Sea lions (and fur seals) are distinguished from true seals by their comparably large front flippers, visible ear flaps, and ability to curl their back flippers under their body to walk on all fours.
- Sea lion - WikipediaA male California sea lion weighs on average about 300 kg (660 lb) and is about 2.4 m (8 ft) long, while the female sea lion weighs 100 kg (220 lb) and is 1.8 m (6 ft) long. The largest sea lions are Steller's sea lions, which can weigh 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) and grow to a length of 3.0 m (10 ft).
- Sea Lions | Species | WWF - World Wildlife FundFacts. Why They Matter. Threats. What WWF is Doing. How You Can Help. Adopt a Sea Lion. Facts. EN Status. Endangered. Scientific Name. Zalophus wollebaeki. Weight. around 400 pounds. Length. 6 feet long. Habitats. Oceans. Sea lions haul out in large colonies on rocks and sandy shores on the Islands.
- Sea Lion Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature | PBSThere are six species of sea lions: The Galápagos sea lion, the California sea lion, the Australian sea lion, the South American sea lion, Steller’s or northern sea lion, and...
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