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The California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) is a coastal eared seal native to western North America.It is one of six species of sea lions.Its natural habitat ranges from southeast Alaska to central Mexico, including the Gulf of California.
A sign warning people of an aggressive seal/sea lion along the Dana Strands Beach area in Dana Point, Calif., on June 28, 2023. (Courtesy John Kubota)
A California sea lion holds a training device during a US Navy harbor patrol swim. Marine mammal training refers to the training and caretaking of various marine mammals, including dolphins, orcas (killer whales), sea lions, and walruses. This discipline involves teaching these animals behaviors for purposes such as performing in shows ...
A 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).
A sick California sea lion lies collapsed on Cayucos State Beach recently. The Marine Mammal Center has reported a surge in sick California sea lions washing up on Central California beaches in ...
A sea lion sits up as a boat passes on the Sacramento River in Old Sacramento in 2023. ... California sea lions travel along the West Coast as far north as southern Alaska in search of food such ...
A TikTok video showing dozens of San Diego beachgoers running and jumping out of the way of two fast-moving sea lions has generated nearly 10 million views and sparked conversations about whether ...
California sea lions Eared seal off the Namibian coast. An eared seal is any member of the marine mammal family Otariidae, one of three groupings of pinnipeds. They comprise 15 extant species in seven genera and are commonly known either as sea lions or fur seals, distinct from true seals (phocids) and the walrus (odobenids). Otariids are ...