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  2. South American sea lion - Wikipedia

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    The South American sea lion (Otaria flavescens, formerly Otaria byronia), also called the southern sea lion and the Patagonian sea lion, is a sea lion found on the western and southeastern coasts of South America. It is the only member of the genus Otaria. The species is highly sexually dimorphic. Males have a large head and prominent mane.

  3. Sea lion - Wikipedia

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    As a result, South American sea lions have been foraging at higher tropical latitudes than they did prior to human exploitation. [24] Fishermen play a key role in the endangerment of sea lions. Sea lions rely on fish, like pollock, as a food source and have to compete with fishermen for it. [25]

  4. List of pinnipeds - Wikipedia

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    South American sea lion. O. flavescens (Shaw, 1800) Southeastern and western South American coast and islands: Size: Male: 210–260 cm (83–102 in) long; 300–350 kg (661–772 lb) Female: 150–200 cm (59–79 in) long; 170 kg (375 lb) [21] Habitat: Inland wetlands, neritic marine, oceanic marine, intertidal marine, and coastal marine [21]

  5. Dead baby sea lions showing up along California coastal ... - AOL

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    Researchers have observed an unusual number of dead baby sea lions on islands off the California coast. Experts are testing for pathogens.

  6. Why are there sea lions in Sacramento? Where can I see them ...

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    A sea lion sits up as a boat passes on the Sacramento River in Old Sacramento in 2023. ... The marine mammals often seen on the shores of the American and Sacramento rivers are sea lions.

  7. List of mammals of South America - Wikipedia

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    South America's 20 genera of nonhuman primates compares with 6 in Central America, 15 in Madagascar, 23 in Africa and 19 in Asia. All South American monkeys are believed to be descended from ancestors that rafted over from Africa about 25 million years ago in a single dispersal event. Suborder: Haplorrhini. Infraorder: Simiiformes

  8. For the first time, a sea lion is born at Point Defiance Zoo ...

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    The sea lion pup is busy exploring her surroundings. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help ...

  9. Zalophus - Wikipedia

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    Z. californianus: California sea lion [2] western coast and islands of North America, from southeast Alaska to central Mexico. Z. wollebaeki: Galápagos sea lion [3] Galapagos islands and Ecuadorian coast, north to Isla Gorgona in Colombia. Z. japonicus: Japanese sea lion † [4]